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Zachary Ashley

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Men's issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My typical clients are men over 18 years old, individuals struggling with anxiety, and people in recovery from alcohol and/or THC addiction. Along with these populations, my history of working in the mental health field allows me to provide counseling to family members of individuals with addictions, autism, and mild to acute mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, severe anxiety, and depressive disorders.

My approach to therapy

I believe increasing insight through psychodynamic therapy allows you to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and, subsequently, feel more confident and in control. This is supported by the integration of mindfulness and CBT tools to help develop healthy behaviors, stay present, and work on becoming the best version of yourself.

What you can expect from me

While I utilize certain modalities during therapy, I like to get to know my clients in order to best understand how to help them individually. During our first session, I will get to know you and begin to understand why you are seeking support. I have worked with therapy veterans, first timers, and those questioning whether counseling is right for them. Together we will create a comfortable environment where all your questions can be answered in order to figure out if therapy is right for you.

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -Carl Jung

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Inquisitive, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Ramapo College of New Jersey
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Humanistic, Attachment Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    18-20 Lackawanna Plaza
    Montclair, NJ 07042