Zachary Karr, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 6 years in practice
Zachary Karr is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Illinois.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149029648 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1881291110 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Zachary
Zachary Karr is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Illinois. He aims to make therapy approachable and down-to-earth for people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start. Zach uses a relaxed style so clients can speak freely and feel heard from the first session.
He draws on six years of post-graduate experience and more than a decade working in mental health across three states. That background means he has sat with many different concerns, from anxiety and depression to relationship strain and questions about identity.
Background and approach
He helps people sort priorities, spot patterns, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Zach blends practical tools with conversations that look at what matters most to each person. He uses client-centered work to follow what the client needs, cognitive behavioral techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness strategies to build calm and focus.
Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas also appear when they fit the client’s goals. Sessions are straightforward and informal. People can expect clear suggestions, space to talk, and collaborative goal-setting rather than rigid rules.
Zach supports work on stress, trauma and abuse, addiction, self-esteem, parenting concerns, grief, ADHD, bipolar challenges, intimacy issues, and many related topics. Outside of practice he spends time hiking, camping, and trying new hobbies. In winter he enjoys books, shows, and video games.
That mix of everyday interests informs a practical, human approach to therapy.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Zachary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Zachary names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy places the client’s priorities first and creates a flexible conversation about goals and values. Online sessions let that focus continue by meeting where the client can speak freely and set the pace for change.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, works on specific thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. In remote sessions a therapist can use worksheets, thought records, and behavioral experiments that clients complete between meetings to track progress.
Mindfulness therapy teaches skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up by them. Simple guided practices and short exercises fit well into video or phone sessions and give people tools to use during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to combine conversations, practical homework, and short-term strategies in a way that fits each person.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues help the conversation. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging works well for brief check-ins, quick coping tools, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Zachary address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, grief, parenting questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related concerns.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He uses a relaxed, client-centered style that focuses on what the person wants to work on. Sessions combine conversation with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Zachary has six years of post-graduate clinical experience and over a decade working in mental health across three states.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an IL LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He meets using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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