Zach Bruns, LPC
- Empathetic collaborative counseling
- CBT and solution focused
- Substance use support
About Zach Bruns
He also brings extensive experience working with individuals impacted by homelessness, as well as those healing from childhood trauma and domestic violence. Zach’s counseling style is person-centered, with an emphasis on being present, empathetic, and compassionate while showing respect for each client and remaining attentive to cultural needs.
His work integrates person-centered therapy with motivational interviewing techniques, along with solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), tailoring each approach to match the client’s needs. Zach recognizes the strength it can take to ask for support when life feels overwhelming, and he welcomes the opportunity to work with clients seeking practical help and steady encouragement through the counseling process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Zach Bruns have?
Zach Bruns has 8 years of experience.
Is Zach Bruns a licensed therapist?
Yes. Zach Bruns is a licensed professional counselor (LPC). His Wisconsin license is WI LPC 5651-125.
In which languages does Zach Bruns provide therapy?
Zach Bruns provides therapy in English.
Where is Zach Bruns located?
Zach Bruns is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Zach Bruns as my therapist?
You can work with Zach Bruns through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Zach Bruns work with international clients?
No. Zach Bruns does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Zach Bruns cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online Counseling Approaches That Meet You Where You Are
Zach Bruns uses a person-centered foundation, which focuses on empathy, respect, and understanding your experience from your point of view. This approach can be especially helpful when stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship strain makes it hard to feel heard or grounded.He also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. CBT can help clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of responding, whether the concern is worry, low mood, sleep difficulties, or coping with life changes.
Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool he draws on, emphasizing strengths, small steps, and clear goals. It can be useful when clients want a more structured, forward-looking style that highlights what is already working and how to build on it.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Zach works collaboratively with clients to shape therapy around their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a format that fits daily life. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels.