At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 013397
- NPI
- 1376211672
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interview focus
- Practical behavior skills
- Compassionate coaching style
About Zachery
Zachery Hammond is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, and trauma. He also supports clients working on communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, and related mood or panic issues.
Zachery keeps conversations straightforward. He adapts sessions to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps that feel doable. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while clients talk through difficult feelings and make changes.
He uses approaches that include Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and elements of dialectical behavior work. That mix is used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build skills for managing strong emotions.
In sessions the emphasis is on clear goals and cooperative planning. Zachery aims to help people set realistic steps, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. He frames therapy as a joint process rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Zachery has four years of clinical experience as an LMHC in New York. He encourages people to take the first step toward change and offers practical support and encouragement along the way.
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How approaches like Motivational Interviewing and CBT work online
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by focusing on their values and goals. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and reduce resistance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills for shifting them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and calm strong emotions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan rather than sticking to one fixed method.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time, and let someone join from a familiar routine. They also allow short check-ins or more focused skills practice when that matches a person's schedule or needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingExperience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Zachery help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and trauma. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and mood or panic-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a straightforward and respectful way and adapts sessions to each person. Conversations focus on practical steps, goal-setting, and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working as a clinician. That time has included helping people with anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York. His practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the service when booking to know what formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and allows scheduling based on current openings.
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