Zachary Guerrero
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Supervised by Mark Cagle, LPC-S
Your Story is Worth Telling
There are many reasons why someone wants to start therapy. And no reason is greater than the other. Everyone has unique needs and their own journey.
Maybe you’ve asked yourself some of these questions before…
How do I control my anxiety?
How do I make boundaries with friends and family even when it’s scary?
Will my depression ever let up? How do I talk about this?
Why do I get uncomfortable with other people’s anger or sadness?
Am I a people-pleaser? How do I stop?
I feel numb most of the time. Is that normal?
How do I feel comfortable with my sexual orientation?
Did my past affect me that much?
Let’s Get Started!
Online Mental Health Therapy based in Dallas and Austin, Texas
Who do you work with?
I specialize with men and teen guys looking for support with trauma and identity issues. This could range from grief, perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-esteem, sexual orientation, and anger issues. I am passionate about working with men and teens who struggle with anxiety and depression.
I have experience working client’s who want to navigate their trauma while also learning how to stay connected to themselves. Together, we can explore what’s getting in the way of what you are wanting - connection, being understood, developing healthy relationships, etc.
Do you only work with men?
No! Anyone can come for teen or individual therapy. While I specialize in working with men and teens, I uniquely shape my client’s experience to their needs no matter the background. All are welcome!
What’s your therapeutic approach?
My approach is a person-centered and somatic method called NARM (Neuro-Affective Relational Model). This theory focuses on integrating the nervous system and the relational system to support self-regulation, working in the present, exploring identity, and supporting connection.
“AS A THERAPIST, I WON’T:
Try to fix you.
Give you advice.
Tell you what to do.
Pretend I know more about you than you do.
Assume what is best for you.
Have all the answers.
Make the hard stuff go away.
AS A THERAPIST, I WILL:
Remind you that you aren’t broken.
Give you room to access your own wisdom.
Support you in figuring out what to do.
Recognize that you are the expert on your own life.
Remember that only you know what is best for you.
Honor that I don’t know it all.
Collaborate with you on how to make the hard stuff easier to sit with.”
— @_lisaolivera
My Background
I was raised in Seguin, Texas and I pursued a mental health career as a Latino, a first generation student, and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. My mission was to represent and provide a safe space for other men and teen guys to live as their authentic selves. I want New Leaf Wellness to embody the vision of people of various backgrounds finding a home in themselves and with others in their community. I named the business New Leaf in honor of my grandpa who worked with inmates and many others as a mental health and spiritual advocate.
Before becoming a therapist, I was an English and Theatre student teacher for middle schools and high schools when I studied at The University of Texas at Austin. In Dallas, TX, I was previously in community health care and postgraduate education working with the unhoused population and students, respectively.
In this work, my main priority is to build the strong therapeutic alliance with my clients to foster safety and trust. You can expect open communication and no judgment from me as we move forward with your journey. Your process may look different than everyone else’s, but that makes your story unique.