Photograph of Zach Defran (Zachary Defran), Licensed Clinician

Zach Defran (Zachary Defran)

he/him
Zach
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Zach has a passion for working with people seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges and addiction, among other human experiences. He believes that being a sincere person who enjoys connecting with others helps him form a relationship that becomes a foundation for the work done together.
In his spare time he enjoys being with his wife and children. Self-care can be fun and sometimes his looks like riding motorcycles, collecting reptiles, and studying and practicing mindfulness.

License Information

Education and Experience

  • 15 years experience in multiple treatment settings, including hospice, a non-public school, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, PHP and OPS programs, and virtual and individual therapy

Modalities

Seeking Safety
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
PTSD/Trauma Treatment
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Substance Use Treatment
Somatic Therapies
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Psychodynamic

Clinical Issues

Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Weight Management
Cultural or Racial Identity
Relationship Difficulties
Childhood Challenges
Anger
Trauma and PTSD
Physical Health
Substance Use
Sleep or Insomnia
Life Transitions
Postpartum Mood Disorders
ADHD
Sex/Intimacy

Specialties

LGBTQIA+
Immigrants/Refugees
Older Adults