Therapeutic Specialties
Couple or Marriage Therapy
Couples Communication
Couples Conflict
Healing from Sexual Betrayals
Infidelity
Family Therapy
Sex Therapy
Anorgasmia
Erectile Dysfunction
Low Sexual Desire
Sexual Function Challenges
Sexual Shame
Sexual Trauma
Painful Sex
Premature Ejaculation
Vaginismus
Betrayal Trauma
Sexual Behavior Problems
Impulsive Sexual Behavior
Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Infidelity
Sex Addiction
Porn Addiction
Individual Therapy
ADHD/ADD
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Phobias
Shame & Self-Esteem
Trauma & PTSD
Populations
Adults
Chronic Health Concerns
Ethnic or Racial Minority
Faith Oriented
Multicultural Relationships Teens
Veterans
Dr. Kate Zachary is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialized focus working with couples and individuals primarily in the areas of relationships, sex therapy, betrayal trauma, and problematic sexual behaviors. Other areas of expertise include chronic illness, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and addiction.
Life can feel overwhelming when your emotions are constantly in control. Many of us carry invisible burdens such as anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or deep-seated pain that no one else fully understands. Perhaps you're carrying the weight of trauma or betrayal or managing a chronic illness that disrupts your daily life. You may have learned to suppress your emotions to cope or use coping mechanisms that no longer serve you. These experiences can be isolating and exhausting. Dr. Zachary can help you feel more grounded and in control. She will provide tools to work through daily challenges, build confidence and experience joy. She will help you connect and live a more meaningful life.
Experiencing a betrayal can feel confusing, paralyzing, and isolating. Often leaving the individual to ask themselves “what comes next?” Dr. Zachary knows every person’s experience is unique and assists her clients in examining, processing and healing from their trauma in a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment. Dr. Zachary aims to help her clients with rebuilding trust in others as well as themselves and developing a renewed sense of empowerment. Dr. Zachary has a deep commitment to providing effective therapeutic care. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, aiming to foster resilience and emotional well-being in her clients.
Dr. Zachary is a skilled couples therapist who specializes in helping partners reconnect, rebuild trust, and rediscover intimacy. Her approach is rooted in fostering open communication and understanding between partners, helping them to navigate and resolve conflicts that may arise in their relationship. Whether you're facing challenges with communication, infidelity, or navigating the complexities of modern relationships, Dr. Zachary provides a safe and supportive space to explore your issues openly. Dr. Zachary utilizes evidence-based techniques to identify underlying issues that may be affecting intimacy, such as emotional disconnect, stress, or past trauma. Through an empathetic and accepting lens, she guides couples in rebuilding trust and enhancing their emotional and physical connection, ultimately fostering a healthier and more fulfilling relationship.
Sex Therapy
As a sex therapist, Dr. Kate Zachary is dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate their sexual struggles and embrace sexual wellness with confidence and enjoyment. Dr. Zachary has expertise supporting clients through numerous sexual challenges, including, desire discrepancies, communication issues, sexual pain, vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, sexual trauma, and performance anxiety.
Dr. Zachary creates a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their sexual concerns and learn to talk about their sexual issues in a productive manner. Her passion lies in helping individuals and couples experience fulfilling sexual connections, while creating deeper intimacy and learning to communicate effectively. She will help you cultivate greater bodily awareness to experience pleasant sensations, openly share your desires, and comfortably express your boundaries. Whether you're seeking to overcome obstacles or simply enhance your sexual well-being, Dr. Zachary is committed to guiding you on your journey towards a more fulfilling sexual life.
Chronic Pain & Illness
Living with a chronic pain or illness can feel isolating and overwhelming. Dr. Zachary understand the unique challenges you face and believes in your strength and resilience. Her approach is rooted in compassion and empathy. She creates a safe space where you can explore your emotions, build coping strategies, and find meaning amidst life's complexities. Together, she will help you navigate the journey of chronic medical conditions while fostering hope, empowerment, and a greater sense of well-being.
ADHD & Neurodivergent Relationships
Dr. Zachary specializes in supporting individuals with ADHD in their personal lives and careers to help them function effectively with lower stress and learn to thrive in their personal lives. She also supports couples where one partner is neurodivergent (or both). ADHD can be an incredible gift when your skills are managed and adding benefit to your life. It can also be debilitating and create unnecessary stress for you and your relationship.
If you struggle with ADHD, you may feel criticized and micromanaged by your partner. Perhaps no matter what you do, it seems like they are never satisfied. You may find yourself saying anything to avoid another argument. You might wish your partner would stop trying to control everything. You probably wonder how the two of you have become so disconnected.
If you're in a relationship with someone with ADHD, you might feel lonely, ignored, and unappreciated. You may be tired of feeling like the only responsible one in the relationship, or worse you may feel that you cannot rely on your partner. Perhaps it feels like they don't care and you're losing hope.
This cycle of frustration and resentment can erode your relationship, but it doesn't have to be this way. By understanding the role ADHD plays in relationship troubles and creating responses to each other that are more effective, you can have a positive and understanding partnership. Dr. Zachary will help you build a stronger connection and navigate challenges with greater compassion.
About Dr. Zachary
In her personal time, Dr. Zachary enjoys hiking and photography, passions that reflect her appreciation for nature and creativity. These hobbies not only provide balance in her life but also inspire her therapeutic work, encouraging clients to find beauty and meaning in their own journeys.
In her personal time, Dr. Zachary enjoys hiking and photography, passions that reflect her appreciation for nature and creativity. These hobbies not only provide balance in her life but also inspire her therapeutic work, encouraging clients to find beauty and meaning in their own journeys.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Zachary earned her doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Throughout her years of study, Dr. Zachary spent time traveling to different parts of the world to conduct volunteer work and immerse herself in various cultures. Due to her work, study, and quality time spent with diverse individuals Dr. Zachary brings a unique perspective to her sessions, integrating her own cultural roots with her professional and vocational expertise.
Holding certifications in prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, as well as being Gottman Level 1 certified, Dr. Zachary is well-equipped to support clients through various therapeutic modalities. With advanced training in betrayal trauma, Dr. Zachary offers compassionate and expert care tailored to each individual’s needs.