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Zach Monroe
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I'm Zach.

Zach is a native of Lexington, KY. He is the owner and founder of North Star Counseling & Consulting. He earned his Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Asbury. He has over 15 years of experience in working with individuals and families. Promoting mental health and personal development within the family is his favorite part of counseling. He and his wife (also his best friend) have four children that make their life a fun adventure. They enjoy making memories and exploring together.

The Professional Side

- BA in Communication (Asbury University)
- MA in Mental Health Counseling (Asbury Seminary)
- 15+ years working with individuals, couples, & families
- LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Therapeutic Approach
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Goal-Oriented
- Psychodynamic Behaviorist
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) / Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Focused on Integrated Well-Being  

Counseling Style is Marked By:
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Curiosity
- Creativity
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Caring Challenge
- Credentialed Competency

Mental Health and Development in Relation to Specific Areas:

addiction(s), adult child and parent/guardian relationships, anger, anxiety, binge eating, body-focused repetitive behaviors (skin picking and nail biting), body dysmorphia (body image), career, childhood development, chronic pain, communication, (unwanted)compulsive behaviors, conflict management, contemplative practices, creative blocks, creative processes, cultural intelligence, depression(major/minor),embodiment-based practices, emotions, excessive preoccupation with diet/fitness, family dynamics, fatherlessness, fear (excessive), friendship(s),gambling, grand-child and grand-parent relationships, grief (and loss), guilt, happiness, hoarding, identity, impulse control, intrusive thoughts, intuitive eating, jealousy, leadership development, learning processes, mindfulness, obsessive compulsive, panic, perfectionism, pica, racialized trauma, ruminations, self-care, self-discipline, sexuality/intimacy, shame, social media, spiritual disciplines, spirituality, student stress, trauma, unwanted thoughts/feelings/behaviors, values contact – clarification and creation

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Mental Health and Development in Relation to Specific Life Stages/Groups:

Middle Childhood* (7-12);Adolescence* (13-19); Early Adulthood (20-39); Middle adulthood (40-59); Late Adulthood (60+) 

Individuals, Couples, and Families  

*Middle Childhood and Adolescence will be considered “Family Counseling” and will involve each family member.  

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Mental Health and Development in Relation to Specific Careers:

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, MDs, Counselors, Case Managers, Therapists, Social Workers, Mothers, Fathers, Caregivers, Clergy, Coaches, High-level Athletes, Extreme Sport Athletes, Student Athletes, Executives, Artists, Entertainers, Teachers, School-Administrators, Entrepreneurs, Singer/Song Writers, Financial Advisors

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The Personal Side
Favorite Activities:

Music, Fitness, Writing, Reading, Family Adventures

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Favorite Books:

Voice Lessons by Wendy Mogel; In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate; Where the Wild Things Are by Sendak

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Favorite Movies:

Goodwill Hunting, Burnt, The Hidden Life, Molly’s Game, The King of Staten Island, Happy Gilmore

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Favorite Artists/Entertainers:

P!nk & Carey Hart, Petey D & the Sandman, Viola Davis

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Favorite Quotes:

"Life ain’t been the same since death died."
-KB 

"Things that I feel sad about, I talk about. That way, if it’s funny, it doesn’t hurt anymore."
-Pete Davidson 

"Your story started long before you got here."  
-Unknown

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