Philip Zarowny, LCSW

Philip Zarowny recognizes that reaching out for help requires courage and a willingness to try something different. He works from a client-centered, strengths-based, and goal-focused perspective, creating space for people to explore their experiences and identify practical strategies that fit their lives. He emphasizes collaboration and creative problem solving, helping clients use their own resources and insight to make meaningful changes.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) he brings clinical training and experience to his practice. With 11 years of experience, he has worked in both outpatient and residential treatment settings and most recently served as a substance abuse counselor, treating the range of issues that often accompany addiction. He uses a variety of evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.

Philip also draws on a prior career in television news, where work as a street photographer and editor fostered a deep empathy for the complexities of people’s lives and a belief in the power of personal stories. As a father to an LGBTQ+ child, he understands the challenges of navigating identity in a changing culture and strives to offer an understanding environment for people from diverse backgrounds.

He frames therapy as a process rather than a quick fix - something that takes commitment but can yield clearer self-knowledge and improved well-being. Philip focuses on treating people rather than labels, asking what is happening now and what goals matter most to each individual.