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Hector Zayas

Hector Zayas

LMHC

Florida

Motivational, recovery-focused counselor

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH20635
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Addiction support
    • Motivation-centered
    • Practical strategies

    About Hector

    Hector Zayas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people move forward from addiction and behavioral health struggles. He brings 11 years of clinical experience and lived experience in long-term recovery to sessions. His style is direct and persistent while remaining compassionate and patient. Hector frames progress as practical steps toward healthier habits and better daily functioning.

    He works from several therapeutic approaches, including Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Those methods guide conversations about motivation, thoughts, and behaviors. He also uses client-centered and solution-focused ideas to tailor sessions to each person’s priorities.

    Hector has worked extensively with people connected to the military, and he draws on that background when relevant to veterans and armed forces concerns. He also supports people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, and relationship difficulties. Addictions and process addictions are a frequent focus, along with drug and alcohol issues.

    In sessions Hector addresses practical problems like coping with life changes, control issues, guilt and shame, and first responder concerns. He aims to help people build skills they can use between meetings. He will work with each person to shape a clear plan and adjust it over time.

    Hector practices in Florida and conducts work in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people to care.

  2. How Hector’s approaches work in online care

    Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change. It helps people resolve mixed feelings and find their own reasons to move forward, which is useful for addictions and behavior change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors to build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hector will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences, and then recommend an approach or mix of approaches. That choice is reviewed and adjusted together as progress is made.

    Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins during a workday. They also allow continued contact when a person moves or must maintain a flexible schedule. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Control issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Hector help with?

    He helps people dealing with addiction and behavioral health issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem problems.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He uses a direct but compassionate style that focuses on motivation and practical changes. Sessions tend to focus on building skills, setting goals, and addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

    What is his professional background?

    He brings 11 years of experience and personal long-term recovery to his clinical work, combining that lived perspective with clinical approaches to support behavior change.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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