Hector Zayas , LMHC

Hector Zayas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings 11 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. He combines practical strategies with a compassionate, steady presence, shaping treatment plans to match each person's goals and strengths. Having personal experience in long-term recovery, he draws on both professional training and lived experience to support clients navigating substance use, process addictions, control issues, and related concerns.

Hector's practice emphasizes collaboration and clear, goal-focused work. He uses evidenced approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered techniques alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to help clients address symptoms, build coping skills, improve relationships, and pursue lasting change. As an LMHC he holds a license to provide mental health counseling and to develop individualized treatment plans that fit a client's needs.

Throughout his career he has worked with a wide range of people, including many who are active, reserve, discharged, or retired military veterans, as well as first responders and men coping with shame, guilt, and forgiveness issues. He aims to create a respectful, patient, and practical environment where clients can take courageous steps toward recovery and a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Hector uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors - this approach is practical and skill oriented, helping people develop coping tools and make measurable changes. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and supports clients in exploring values, emotions, and personal goals at their own pace. Motivational interviewing is another core tool he employs to help people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, especially in areas like substance use or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Hector works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to offer a flexible, individualized path forward.

Online therapy with Hector offers practical benefits - clients can meet by video, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for more frequent check-ins. These options increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility, making it easier for people with busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints to engage in consistent care.