- CBT approaches
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Zachary
Zachary Dawkins is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) with four years of professional experience based in South Carolina. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, depression, and life changes. He also addresses related issues such as communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace problems.
Before private practice he worked in healthcare, substance use treatment, correctional settings, and with veterans. Those roles exposed him to a wide range of challenges and shaped how he approaches sessions. He focuses on practical steps rather than long lectures.
His style is collaborative and strengths-based. He helps clients identify goals, notice what already works, and try concrete coping strategies. Sessions combine talking, problem solving, and skill-building suited to everyday life.
Zachary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include cognitive-behavioral ideas, skills training from dialectical behavior approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods alongside person-centered practices. He and the client decide which methods fit the problem and the person.
People often come for help with mood problems, seasonal affective patterns, impulsivity, forgiveness work, or finding life purpose. He treats those concerns by breaking them into manageable steps and practicing new responses during sessions. The emphasis is on realistic, usable changes that can fit into a busy life.
Evidence-based approaches for online sessions
Many of his methods come from cognitive-behavioral ideas that look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. CBT-style work helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice new ways of responding to anxiety and low mood.He also draws on skills-based elements from dialectical behavior approaches to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help with impulsivity, relationship strain, and intense emotions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will explore goals, preferences, and what has helped before, and then suggest techniques to try. That decision is collaborative so the plan can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or family obligations. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for working on real-life situations between meetings without extra travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as isolation, guilt, and workplace concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
His approach is collaborative and practical. He focuses on goal setting, building on strengths, and using evidence-based techniques to develop coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience in clinical settings including healthcare, substance use treatment, correctional settings, and work with veterans.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.