Dorothy Zakarian, LMHC, MA | Psychotherapist

About Dorothy Zakarian

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Drug Addiction

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Family Issues

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Bipolar Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Strength-Based

Reality Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dorothy Zakarian

Dottie Zakarian is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in the treatment of addiction and substance use, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder, and navigating life challenges including career changes, chronic illnesses, and midlife crises. She has experience working with individuals in recovery from substance use disorders to heal relationships, re-establishing employment and housing, and utilize community support.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Dottie blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solutions-Focused Therapy to provide person-centered care for clients who are working through difficult life circumstances. Dottie helps clients to discover how life decisions have affected who they are today and how positive choices can help them direct their life in the future.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

She enjoys assisting clients make positive changes in their lives. Offering a safe place to process ideas and emotions without judgement can encourage individuals to make changes in any area of their life.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Reality Therapy

Therapy

Adjustment Disorder

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Leek Therapy

Education and training

Walden University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1538460027

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dorothy Zakarian?

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Is Dorothy Zakarian accepting new patients?

Dorothy Zakarian generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dorothy Zakarian's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Dorothy Zakarian online?

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What practice does Dorothy Zakarian work with?

Dorothy Zakarian works with Leek Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dorothy Zakarian?

Dorothy Zakarian frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dorothy Zakarian on their profile.