Hector Zayas, LMHC

Hector Zayas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on addiction recovery and related concerns. He draws on 11 years of clinical practice and lived experience in long-term recovery. Clients can expect straightforward, compassionate care that balances persistence with patience.

He uses practical methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and relationship strain. Hector also supports work on control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography and exercise patterns. His background includes experience with veterans and first responder issues.

Hector blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape each session. He adapts conversations and treatment plans to match what a person needs in the moment. Sessions emphasize clear goals and concrete steps people can try between meetings.

He describes his stance as firm but compassionate, combining practical direction with empathy and understanding. That mix helps people push through resistance and build steady habits that support recovery and better day-to-day functioning.

To start, Hector asks people to share their current struggles and priorities so he can tailor the work. He aims to help clients move toward healthier routines, improved coping, and clearer decision-making as they progress.

How Hector’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It emphasizes acceptance and tailoring sessions to the individual's pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try specific techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds momentum for recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that match those goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.

For practical online work, confirm available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and support steady follow-up between sessions. Some formats can be better for shorter check-ins or when lower bandwidth is needed, while others support face-to-face conversation. Ask about current options so sessions can be scheduled in a way that works with everyday life.