Philip Zarowny , LCSW

Philip Zarowny approaches therapy with empathy and practical focus, acknowledging that reaching out for help is often the first courageous step toward change. He emphasizes a client-centered, strengths-based, and goal-focused model that prioritizes the person over any diagnosis, creating space to explore what is happening and to develop solutions that fit the individual. His role is to support exploration, encourage creative problem-solving, and work collaboratively to find strategies that make sense for each person.

He holds a Master of Social Work degree and practices as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - bringing experience from both outpatient and residential treatment settings. Philip’s recent work as a substance abuse counselor deepened his understanding of co-occurring issues that often accompany addiction, and he aims to help people rediscover balance and wellbeing through practical, evidence-informed methods.

Philip’s clinical toolkit includes cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical approaches, rational emotive methods, acceptance-based strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices. His earlier career in television news as a street photographer and editor helped shape a deep empathy for varied life stories, and that storytelling background continues to influence his therapeutic perspective. As a father to an LGBTQ+ child, he is attentive to identity-related challenges and strives to create an understanding environment for people from many backgrounds.

Philip encourages a steady, engaged approach to change, recognizing that progress takes effort but can lead to meaningful personal growth and renewed hope.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Philip often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and coping. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.

He also employs motivational interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented method designed to resolve ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change. This approach is particularly useful for people working through substance use concerns or uncertainty about making life changes.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are used to develop emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, supporting clients who struggle with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Philip works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling, easier access from different locations, and continuity of care for those balancing work, family, or travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, focused support that fits the client’s life.