Hector Zayas

Hector Zayas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on practical help for people facing addiction and stress-related concerns. He draws on more than a decade of experience, including personal time in recovery, to support people working through change. Hector aims to offer steady, direct guidance while staying compassionate and patient.

Hector uses a mix of counseling approaches tailored to each person’s needs. He draws from client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals, cognitive behavioral techniques that address thinking and behavior patterns, motivational interviewing to build commitment, and solution-focused strategies to set clear short-term goals. This lets him adapt sessions based on what’s most useful in the moment.

Many people who come to Hector are dealing with addiction, mood challenges, or the stress and anxiety that follow major life shifts. He also helps people manage anger, grief, shame, and relationship strain. Additional areas of focus include control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions like gambling or compulsive behaviors, and concerns common to veterans and first responders.

Hector describes his style as firm and tenacious but kind. Sessions typically combine practical skill-building with honest conversation about motivation and next steps. He works with each person to build a plan that fits their situation and readiness for change.

Hector practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If someone is interested, they begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a time to meet.

How Hector’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities, helping people set goals that matter to them and guiding sessions around their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, or addictive urges. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental way to increase motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hector will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing a single method.

If you prefer therapy delivered remotely, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, cut down on transit time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or recovery obligations. Discuss session length and format when scheduling so the plan aligns with daily life and treatment goals.