Zachery Hammond, LMHC - Therapist in New York

Practical skill building
Compassionate listening
Goal focused work

About Zachery

Zachery Hammond is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. He also supports people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He works in a respectful and straightforward way that aims to make starting therapy less overwhelming.

He uses a tailored approach in sessions instead of a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations focus on what matters most to the individual and practical steps they can try between meetings. The work often includes learning skills for managing strong emotions and testing small changes in daily life.

Zachery draws on methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also uses client-centered techniques to keep the session focused on each person’s goals and motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck.

With four years of experience as an LMHC in New York, he aims to be direct and compassionate. He frames challenges as things that can be worked on together, not fixed overnight. Sessions are built around the client’s pace and priorities.

People who want help with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, or men’s issues can bring those topics into sessions. Zachery encourages questions up front and a clear plan for the next steps after each meeting.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s needs and goals at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, follows the client’s lead, and shapes sessions around what feels most useful. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns and includes concrete skill practice. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can help when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, what has helped in the past, and preferences for skill-based or more exploratory work. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring day-to-day problems directly into sessions for troubleshooting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Coaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

He supports issues such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional topics can include communication problems, guilt, isolation, life purpose, and men’s issues.

What is the general style of therapy like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. Expect conversation focused on your goals, skill practice, and steps you can try between appointments.

How much experience does this therapist have?

He has four years of professional experience working as a mental health counselor in clinical settings.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as NY LMHC, and practices in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I have sessions from outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people in the therapist’s region.

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 begin working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.