Zach Bruns, LPC

Zach Bruns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with eight years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. He also addresses sleep problems, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood patterns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Zach uses a person-centered stance in sessions. That means he focuses on listening, respect, and collaboration rather than directing a client. He combines that stance with practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes.

He has experience supporting people who have lived with homelessness, childhood trauma, and domestic violence. That background informs how he talks about safety, coping, and managing overwhelming emotions in session. His work also includes helping people with substance use concerns alongside other life stressors.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and concrete steps. Conversations often include skills for handling anger, routines for better sleep, thought work for anxiety, and short-term plans for reducing substance use. He encourages people to name what they want to change and to try straightforward strategies between meetings.

People can expect direct, practical conversations that center their experience. Zach invites questions about how therapy will fit into each person’s day and which strategies to try first.

How his approaches work in online sessions