Zach Bruns, LPC

Zach Bruns is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered care. He focuses on practical steps people can try right away. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel calm and straightforward.

He has eight years of experience working in counseling and case management. That background includes supporting people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use concerns, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. He has also worked with people affected by homelessness, childhood trauma, and domestic violence.

Zach blends approaches to match each person's needs. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. Client-centered work brings empathy and respect to create a steady working relationship. Solution-focused methods highlight small, achievable changes to move forward.

In sessions he aims to be present and to listen without judgment. He also uses motivational techniques to help people find their own reasons to change. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with room to talk about emotions and values.

Many people come for help with stress, sleep problems, relationship strain, grief, parenting questions, anger, or coping with life changes. He also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma, self-esteem struggles, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. Zach works in English and practices in Wisconsin.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting thought patterns that lead to distress and testing new, healthier ways of thinking and behaving. It works well for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and habits related to substance use. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience; the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace to build trust and clearer goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Zach will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, solution-focused steps, or a more reflective client-centered stance depending on what fits best.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy adaptable. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when writing things out helps. These formats let people connect from wherever works best and keep regular momentum between sessions.