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Gary Zarchy, LPC
Arizona
LPC in Arizona - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Gary
Gary Zarchy is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Arizona with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and grief. He also supports people facing career strain, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
He frames counseling around the idea that clients carry their own answers. He sees his role as a guide, educator, advocate, and cheerleader. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings. He aims to help people reach clear goals and eventually end therapy when those goals are met.
Gary draws on cognitive behavioral approaches alongside client-centered and existential ideas. He also uses EMDR and mindfulness techniques when appropriate, and motivational interviewing to support change. In practice this means noticing thought and behavior patterns and testing new responses in small, manageable ways.
Gary earned a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix and has taught in that school’s counseling department for 18 years. His teaching work has included both in-person and online instruction, which informs how he structures sessions and homework.
People who work with him can expect direct feedback, structured tools, and concrete homework tasks. He emphasizes measurable progress and helps people evaluate what is working. He aims for clients to leave therapy having met their stated goals.
How his approaches translate to online work
Gary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy in his practice. CBT focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors and trying small experiments to change them, which fits well with clear online assignments and brief check-ins. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client leads the conversation and the therapist responds to what matters most in each session. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and values when people face life transitions or deep questions about purpose.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful. Together the client and therapist decide which ideas to prioritize and adjust over time based on what helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats were not specified in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and support homework tasks such as thought records or mindfulness practice between meetings. His teaching experience with online students informs practical structure, clear agendas, and measurable steps to track progress.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, among other areas listed in his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests practical alternatives through small experiments and homework tasks.
What experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of clinical experience and has taught counseling courses at the University of Phoenix for 18 years.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in Arizona and practices professionally from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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