About Zach
Zach Bruns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who focuses on practical, person-centered care. He prioritizes being present, compassionate, and respectful during sessions so people feel heard. Zach draws on multiple approaches to help with stress and anxiety and other concerns.
He has eight years of experience in counseling and case management. That work included supporting people with depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, sleep problems, and grief.
Background and approach
He also has experience with trauma, domestic violence, and working with people who have experienced homelessness. Zach uses client-centered methods to build a trusting relationship first. From there he incorporates cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused steps to tackle specific problems.
He adapts techniques to each person's situation rather than following a single script. Sessions are aimed at clear, goal-oriented work. That might include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing new coping skills, or breaking a large problem into small steps.
He also pays attention to cultural factors and the unique background each person brings. Zach encourages people to view reaching out as a strong step. He offers straightforward support for everyday struggles, addictive behaviors, relationship and parenting stress, and questions about identity.
If someone wants a calm, practical approach to anxiety and life changes, he helps them create manageable plans and build lasting skills.
Practical approaches for online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on building a strong, respectful relationship first. The therapist stays present and listens carefully, helping people feel understood before deciding on next steps. This approach is useful for anxiety, grief, identity questions, and situations where trust matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions use straightforward exercises and homework to change unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addictive patterns.
Zach treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then combine methods that fit those needs. The plan may change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, real-time problem solving, or daily support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
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