- Client-centered approach
- Trauma informed care
- Panic and anxiety focus
About Zachariah
Zachariah Cooney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. He focuses on practical, person-centered care for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and changes in life. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly and find clear next steps.
He uses a client-centered style that follows each person's pace and priorities. Narrative work helps people separate themselves from painful stories and see other possibilities. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeating patterns that shape feelings and choices.
Zachariah draws on seven years of professional experience. He adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. This can mean shorter skills practice in one session or deeper reflection across several meetings.
People bring concerns such as stress, panic, social anxiety, substance problems, impulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, and the effects of past abuse or trauma. He aims to help people understand what keeps those problems going and to try manageable changes that reduce their everyday impact.
Taking a first step can feel hard. Zachariah offers steady support while people decide what changes matter to them. He works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients through the appropriate channels.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the client. Online sessions can be used to hold those conversations, check progress, and build small changes into daily life.Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories and try new ways of describing their experience. Working on narratives online can make it easier to keep a written record of shifts and to try brief exercises between sessions.
Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns that repeat across relationships and time. In an online setting this often becomes focused, reflective conversation that tracks recurring themes and how they affect current choices.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make sessions fit more easily into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins on a work break or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also let people continue care when routines change, while the therapist and client shape an approach that fits day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Zachariah works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes. His additional focuses include panic disorder and panic attacks, substance-related concerns, impulsivity, infidelity, post-traumatic stress, sex addiction, and social anxiety.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that follows the client's lead, narrative techniques to reframe personal stories, and psychodynamic ideas to notice repeating patterns. Sessions are conversational and practical.
How much experience does he have?
Zachariah has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is able to work with international clients through the appropriate arrangements.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.