About Philip
Philip Zarowny offers practical, goal-focused therapy rooted in evidence-based techniques. He uses a client-centered style that emphasizes strengths and clear steps forward. Philip aims to create an understanding space where people can talk about what matters and try new ways to feel better.
Philip holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has 11 years of experience working in outpatient and residential programs.
Background and approach
Much of his recent work has been in substance abuse counseling alongside related concerns like anxiety, depression, and trauma. His approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying practical strategies that fit each person’s life.
He draws on methods such as cognitive and behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help people change habits and manage strong emotions. Philip also brings life experience to his work. A past career in television news shaped his listening skills and curiosity about people’s stories.
He is a parent to an LGBTQ child, and aims to offer a welcoming, nonjudgmental atmosphere for people from diverse backgrounds. Many clients come for help with addiction, stress, relationship problems, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, or career concerns. Philip invites people to try small, workable steps and to notice gradual changes.
He aims to help each person discover approaches that feel right and build on their own strengths.
How evidence-based approaches fit online therapy
Philip blends cognitive and behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing and mindfulness in online work. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce anxiety and depression. Motivational interviewing centers on building a person’s own reasons for change and works well for addictions and ambivalence. Mindfulness teaches simple attention exercises that help manage stress, impulsive reactions, and strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Philip collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and daily life. He reviews what’s working and adjusts techniques as needed so progress fits the client’s pace and preferences.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets people connect face to face when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions can be easier when being on camera is not wanted or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins, brief problem-solving, or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Illinois, Florida, Washington
- Languages
- English