Zack Collier, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, (Pronouns: he/his/him)

Life can be a complicated thing at all ages. There will be times when you feel like you have everything under control and other times when you cannot make sense of the feelings or events you’re going through. It is my responsibility to support and guide you through the hard times and help find ways to cope with these situations. Whether that is as simple as having someone to talk to or bringing awareness to behaviors and thoughts that are steering you the wrong way therapy starts with building a solid foundation based on trust and nonjudgment which creates a safe environment for you to be yourself.

While attending Slippery Rock University, I received my undergraduate bachelor’s degree in psychology. I then enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University to complete my Master’s in Mental Health counseling. I completed my internship at the Cognitive Behavioral Institute outside of Pittsburgh, PA where I experienced what it takes to be a successful therapist in the private practice setting.

I have experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. I’ve worked with children diagnosed with ADHD and other behavioral disorders. I have experience working with teenagers and young adults who are facing the challenges of progressing through life and having to deal with new societal pressures. I have plenty of experience dealing with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or addiction issues of all ages. When it comes to approaches, I start out by using a person-centered approach which focuses on building rapport using empathy and active listening while treating my clients as equals. I’m heavily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients explore their thoughts and feelings and how they guide behaviors. I’m constantly looking and learning new approaches that can positively impact the overall treatment process.

My therapeutic approaches are:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Person-Centered Therapy

Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy (MMAT)

Trauma Informed

Licenses:

Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) Zack is currently working under direct supervision to increase his areas of expertise in treatment for complex trauma, mood disorders, and working with men’s concerns among other skills while accruing his clinical hours towards independent licensure.