Zachary Avery, LCSW, LCSW, LCSW — Therapist in Oklahoma

Hi there, I'm Zachary!

I'm a licensed clinical social worker working with teens, adults, and older adults. I support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness and pain, suicidal ideation, identity, life transitions, and the complexities of being human.

My focus

I work with teens, adults, and older adults. I especially welcome clients who want to better understand themselves, navigate difficult experiences, develop practical ways of coping, and create lives that feel more aligned with who they are and what matters to them.

My approach

My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and integrative. I draw from evidence-based and mind-body approaches based on your needs, preferences, values, and goals, incorporating cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness-based, expressive, and somatic perspectives when appropriate.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, direct, and conversational. I bring curiosity, compassion, humor, and practicality into therapy. I encourage questions, honest feedback, and disagreement, and I want you to feel comfortable telling me when something does not fit or is not working for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to therapy has been interdisciplinary, spanning psychology, social work, healthcare, crisis services, and integrative health. These experiences shaped my belief that people are more complex than any diagnosis or single approach can adequately explain and drew me to work that honors that complexity.

My goals for you

We work together to identify what matters to you and translate it into meaningful, realistic goals. I help you understand patterns, build practical skills, recognize strengths, and apply what we explore in therapy to everyday life. We regularly revisit your progress and adjust our approach as your needs evolve.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to get to know one another and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We will discuss your experiences, concerns, strengths, relevant history, and what you would like help with. You will also have space to ask questions and decide whether working together feels like a good fit.

I identify as...

Gender fluid, Non-binary
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Focus populations

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Queer

Body Positivity

Educators

Gay

Immune-Disorders

Intersex

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
BHS EAP

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Northeastern State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Zachary Avery