Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Zachary Karr, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149029648
- NPI
- 1881291110
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Zachary supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Zachary
Zachary Karr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with six years of post-graduate clinical experience. He has more than a decade working in mental health across different settings and states. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and related concerns.
Zach uses a relaxed, straightforward style in sessions. He aims to make conversations feel natural rather than overly formal. Clients can expect plainspoken feedback, practical ideas to try between meetings, and room to talk through what matters most to them.
His approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to focus on current problems and patterns. He also uses mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing when exploring change and building coping skills. Psychodynamic ideas inform how he considers past experiences that continue to affect present behavior.
Zach has worked with a wide range of concerns including intimacy issues, parenting, career stress, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and grief. He also notes additional focus areas such as eating-related issues, communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress.
Outside of clinical work, he spends free time hiking, camping, and trying new hobbies. In winter he enjoys reading, watching shows, and gaming. That down-to-earth personal side shows in a practical, everyday approach to therapy.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Zach integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address day-to-day problems and recurring patterns. Client-centered work focuses on the client’s concerns and uses open conversation to identify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral techniques break down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into concrete steps and practical exercises to try between meetings.He also uses mindfulness practices to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that help with stress and anxiety. These tools are brief and can be practiced during short breaks or as part of a daily routine. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together; he will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences.
Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. The therapist will help plan sessions so they fit the client’s schedule and needs while testing approaches that can be used between sessions.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Zach works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a relaxed, practical style that focuses on plainspoken conversations and actionable ideas. Approaches include client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of post-graduate clinical experience and over a decade working in mental health across several states.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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