Gary Zarchy is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with 25 years of clinical experience.
01About Gary
Gary Zarchy is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and issues related to identity and intimacy. He describes his role as a guide and advocate who helps people find their own answers.
He works in a straightforward, supportive way that aims to build practical skills. Sessions are used to talk through current problems, develop coping strategies, and set achievable goals.
Background and approach
He also brings experience with grief, compassion fatigue, and hospice and end-of-life concerns. Gary teaches counseling at the University of Phoenix and has done so for the past 18 years, both in person and online. That teaching work keeps him current with a range of therapeutic ideas and practical tools he shares with clients.
His long experience includes work with substance use and LGBTQIA issues as well as with communication and family-of-origin patterns. He draws from several therapy styles to match what a person needs in the moment. Common methods he uses include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, existential reflection, and EMDR for trauma work.
He aims to help people grow so they can meet their goals and move beyond therapy. Gary emphasizes collaboration and clear steps in therapy. He encourages clients to set goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress.
His approach is pragmatic and focused on helping people regain balance and move forward.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-10642 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1598827214 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Gary names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Gary names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping a person find their own solutions. Online sessions give space to talk through feelings, set goals, and practice new choices with the therapist's support. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. In online sessions, CBT can include structured exercises, homework tasks, and short skill check-ins to track progress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma processing and involves guided attention and memory work; it can be adapted to video sessions for people working through traumatic memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences, and the issue at hand to decide which method or combination fits best. That collaborative process helps shape session structure and what will be practiced between meetings.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and EMDR-style work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging allows short reflections or coaching throughout the week. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and to maintain regular contact as progress is made.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can Gary help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related concerns such as career stress and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach combined with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions focus on listening, skill building, and problem solving.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of experience in counseling and has spent 18 years teaching in a counseling department at the University of Phoenix.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is located in Arizona and is a licensed professional counselor, listed as LPC with Arizona licensing details provided.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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