Hector Zayas , LMHC

Hector Zayas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), bringing 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He works with a wide range of issues including drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions such as gambling and pornography, first responder and veteran challenges, mood disorders, and the emotional impacts of guilt, shame, and forgiveness. His practice emphasizes practical strategies for coping with life changes while attending to the personal values and goals each person brings to therapy.

Hector applies a blend of evidence-informed methods and a client-centered stance, tailoring treatment plans to fit individual needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. His style is steady and intentional - firm when structure is needed and compassionate when people are navigating painful material. He has extensive experience working with military Veterans and others who have faced complex behavioral health and addiction concerns, and he adapts interventions to meet the realities of each client’s life.

Throughout his work Hector focuses on collaboration, helping clients build skills for lasting change while also honoring the courage it takes to seek help. He aims to empower people to move toward healthier routines, improved relationships, and a greater sense of personal agency.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Hector uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s own goals and values guide the process. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore what matters most to them and build motivation for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. CBT offers practical tools and exercises that clients can apply between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing helps when ambivalence about change is present. Through open conversation and reflective listening, this approach strengthens a person’s own reasons for change and supports commitment to recovery or behavior shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Hector works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt strategies over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy provides flexible options for connecting by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life is unpredictable, and access licensed professionals from where the client is located.