Zachary Havens , LPCC

Zachary Havens is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Ohio with six years of clinical experience. He holds an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and brings focused experience supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, and motivation challenges. He emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood as part of meaningful change.

Havens has worked extensively with individuals who feel stuck after impactful life events, guiding them toward clear, agreed-upon goals and expanding their understanding of self through collaborative treatment. He has particular experience with first responders, athletes, injury rehabilitation, mood disturbances, workplace issues, and adjustment concerns. His practice also addresses a wide range of related areas including relationships, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges.

Committed to growth-oriented care, he integrates evidence-informed methods and is currently completing training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which he hopes to incorporate to address trauma and anxiety-related distress. With a focus on practical progress and compassionate support, Havens works to help individuals move toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions by emphasizing psychological flexibility and value-driven change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that examines connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT provides tools to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping strategies useful for depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges.

Zachary Havens is also completing training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-informed method designed to address distress linked to traumatic memories and intense emotional reactions. He is exploring how EMDR may complement other approaches for those experiencing trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to identify goals, evaluate which methods fit their needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other responsibilities and allow people to receive support from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective, evidence-informed treatment in ways that suit each person's life and comfort level.