- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Zachary
Zachary Dawkins is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. His practice also addresses related issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and workplace difficulties.
He has worked in healthcare, substance use treatment, correctional settings, and with veterans. Those roles exposed him to many different situations and taught him to respond to practical needs and immediate concerns. He focuses on direct, actionable help rather than abstract theory.
Zachary describes his style as collaborative and strengths-based. He helps people set clear goals, build on what already works for them, and develop coping skills they can use between sessions. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on specific change steps.
He draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those approaches show up as skill practice, problem-solving, and step-by-step plans to address day-to-day problems. He also uses person-centered ideas to respect each client’s perspective.
People who come to him usually want practical ways to manage mood, reduce stress, and improve relationships or work functioning. He asks about past experiences and current routines, then collaborates on small experiments to test new ways of coping. The work is paced to match each person’s readiness for change.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, useful for anxiety, low mood, and patterns that keep guilt or shame active.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills include breathing and grounding techniques, plus clear steps for handling intense feelings or impulsive urges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will discuss symptoms, goals, and what feels manageable, then try methods that fit those priorities. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques as progress is made.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a week by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make sessions simpler when bandwidth is limited or when not being on camera is preferred. Licensed professionals can use online work to practice skills, troubleshoot real-life situations, and maintain momentum between in-person visits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, and life transitions, plus related issues like guilt and shame and workplace stress.
How does he approach guilt or shame in sessions?
He uses practical, step-based work to notice unhelpful patterns and try alternative responses. Sessions focus on small behavioral and thinking changes rather than moral judgement.
What is his clinical background?
He has four years of experience and has worked in healthcare, substance use treatment, correctional settings, and with veterans.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.