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- Addictions
- Relationships
- Anxiety
About Philip
LCSW Philip Zarowny is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and Florida with 11 years of experience. He works with people facing addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and identity concerns, including LGBT matters. He uses a client-centered, strengths-based, goal-focused approach and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Philip talks plainly about problems and priorities. He asks what matters to the person in front of him and focuses on practical strategies. Sessions look at current problems, coping skills, and steps a person can take between meetings.
He has a background in substance use treatment in both outpatient and residential settings. That work exposed him to many co-occurring issues, so he often addresses addiction alongside mood, stress, and relationship concerns. He also highlights the goal of improving general wellbeing, including self-esteem and career-related stress.
Philip completed a Master of Social Work in 2009 and has worked as a substance abuse counselor most recently. Earlier in his career he worked in television news as a street photographer and editor. Those roles shaped his interest in people’s stories and influenced how he listens in sessions.
In practical terms he uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral approaches, acceptance strategies, and motivational interviewing to help people test changes and build new skills. He emphasizes collaborative planning and creative problem solving rather than one-size-fits-all answers.
Philip notes his perspective as a parent of an LGBTQ+ child and says that identity and cultural shifts are part of his understanding when clients bring those concerns. For next steps he asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Using evidence-based methods in online sessions
Philip uses cognitive-behavioral methods to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on short-term strategies for depression, anxiety, and stress.He also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, which help people notice thoughts and choose values-based actions despite discomfort. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels difficult, helping people find their own reasons to move forward.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences and adjust plans as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats for online work. Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt techniques so skills can be practiced between sessions and applied in everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Florida, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar concerns, career stress, and LGBT-related matters.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, strengths-based, goal-focused approach and applies evidence-based techniques to practical problem solving and skill building.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience, including recent work as a substance abuse counselor in outpatient and residential programs.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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, use the urgent help numbers.