Zachary Dawkins

Zachary Dawkins works with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, major life transitions, and moments when life simply feels stuck. He recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage and that finding a therapist who feels like a good fit is an important step toward change.

He is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), a clinical social work license that reflects advanced training in therapeutic care. Over his career he has practiced in healthcare settings, substance use treatment programs, correctional environments, and in services for veterans. These roles have shaped his ability to support people from diverse backgrounds who are managing significant stress, trauma, uncertainty, or complex life decisions.

Zachary centers his work on meeting people where they are, treating each person with dignity, respect, and compassion. His approach is collaborative, practical, and strengths-based. He draws from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and person-centered practices to help clients identify goals, build on existing strengths, and develop effective coping strategies.

Whether the concern is stress, low mood, self-esteem, relationship conflicts, impulsivity, isolation, or adjusting to a new chapter in life, he aims to create a space to speak openly without judgment while offering support and clinical guidance. Zachary views therapy as a partnership in which the client brings their experiences and goals and he provides clinical expertise to help work toward meaningful, lasting change.