Gary Zarchy, LPC

Gary Zarchy is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and a wide range of life changes. He also lists codependency among his focus areas and supports concerns related to intimacy, grief, and identity issues.

Gary describes the answers as already present in the client and sees his role as guide, educator, advocate, and encourager. He uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques rather than abstract theory. Sessions aim to clarify goals, build skills, and reduce behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

He earned a master's degree from the University of Phoenix and has taught in that counseling department for eighteen years. His teaching work has included both in-person and online classes, which influences how he frames learning and practice in sessions. He blends clinical work with an educator's emphasis on skills and problem solving.

Gary draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Choice/Reality theory, and Solution-Focused approaches. He chooses methods to match what a person needs that day and what they want to accomplish over time.

Many clients work with him on substance use, communication problems, family of origin issues, and coping with life transitions. He aims to help people meet their goals and move out of counseling when they feel the work is done.

Background and approach note: sessions focus on concrete steps and self-reflection. Gary emphasizes skill-building, clearer boundaries, and practical changes in thinking and behavior. He often combines short-term strategies with deeper work on trauma or grief when needed.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions