Zach Toranzo, MS, LPC
Zach Toranzo, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
I know that the experience of therapy can be challenging and even scary at times.
Vulnerability is key to building trust and growing as a person, but learning and practicing vulnerability is truly quite tough. My hope is to create a safe space where you can feel the most authentically yourself. I like to bring this understanding into therapy sessions so that you never feel pressured to take steps you do not feel ready for.
In my own experience, being a first-generation student and financially supporting myself through school has really hit home for me the idea of how life often grows around our struggles and forces us to keep up. I know very well how confining it can be to struggle emotionally and feel really alone. I believe that being seen, heard, and feeling validated are central to who we are as people, and without those feelings in relationships, loneliness often becomes crushing.
Being comfortable with your own self is a lifelong task, especially balancing solitude versus isolation. I would be honored to walk alongside you on this self acceptance journey.
ABOUT ME
In my free time, I like to pursue new passions, including developing my skills as an amateur chef and baker, playing video games online with friends, and making small dents in my reading backlog that occupies my bookshelf (I love historical fiction and fantasy!). I also enjoy spending time with my two dogs as we chase one another around our backyard.
I believe that keeping a healthy balance between what I enjoy and my responsibilities helps me feel truly “me” as opposed to juggling too many hats (between being a therapist, son, friend, etc). The idea of balance is something I value highly and try to integrate it into both my sessions and daily life. In the same way, I strive to show compassion and understanding in my relationships. I hope that if I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with you, that I can extend the same kindness.
