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Hector Zayas, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Addictions and Mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Hector
Hector Zayas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Sessions are described in plain terms: he talks through behaviors, thought patterns, and choices with clients to help them make practical changes.
Hector draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered approaches and motivational interviewing to address addictive behaviors and mood problems. He also uses solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and track progress. The description emphasizes concrete steps rather than abstract ideas, so clients can expect direct discussion of thoughts, habits, and doable strategies.
Hector brings lived experience in long-term recovery and more than a decade of professional work. That background informs his work with people facing substance use and process addictions, control issues, and problems related to guilt and shame. He also works with first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, men’s issues, and mood disorders.
In sessions he tends to be pragmatic and persistent, guiding clients to notice unhelpful thinking and test new responses over time. He uses motivational interviewing to help with readiness for change and client-centered methods to listen and reflect. The focus is on practical skills clients can try between meetings.
People considering work with him should know he practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. He asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin.
How his approaches translate to online work
Hector uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, practical exercises, and homework that can be reviewed in subsequent meetings. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his practice, which means he listens for the client’s perspective and reflects that back to clarify goals and values.He commonly combines these with Motivational Interviewing to address readiness for change. That method helps people resolve mixed feelings about changing behaviors such as substance use or compulsive patterns. Together these approaches give short-term tasks and longer-term strategies depending on what the client needs.
Finding the right blend is collaborative. He will talk with the client about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. That process aims to match methods to the person’s priorities and daily life so sessions feel useful and practical.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or avoid needing a sitter. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that helps with concentration or bandwidth. Ask about the available session formats when scheduling.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and routines and to try different behaviors. The focus is on testing strategies that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 11 years of professional experience and personal long-term recovery experience, which informs his work with addiction and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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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