Z. Hamilton Avery LCSW, BC-TMH, CMT, CYT-1,000, TIYT

(he/him, they/them)

Accepting Clients

Queer, non-binary, and neurodiverse therapist integrating evidence-based, holistic, trauma-informed care for adolescents (13+) and adults.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, and Idaho,

Free Initial Consultation

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I work with adolescents (13+) and adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness and pain, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, burnout, life transitions, identity exploration, and personal growth. Together, we work toward greater self-understanding, practical coping skills, resilience, self-compassion, and meaningful change based on your needs, strengths, values, and goals.

My Background and Approach

Since 2010, I have supported thousands of people through mental health, healthcare, crisis services, coaching, education, yoga, and integrative wellness. My experience spans primary care, community mental health, outpatient therapy, schools, hospice, crisis services, and emergency communications. My approach is humanistic, person-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and integrative. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, mindfulness, and cognitive, behavioral, somatic, and expressive approaches based on each client’s needs, preferences, values, and goals. I also provide nationwide coaching for teens and adults. Beyond therapy and coaching, I work as an educator, speaker, yoga and meditation teacher, and integrative wellness practitioner, offering classes, workshops, professional trainings, speaking engagements, retreats, and educational resources.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. My practice is grounded in inclusivity, harm reduction, cultural humility, and social justice. As a queer, non-binary, and neurodiverse therapist, I understand the importance of finding a clinician who values authenticity and recognizes the many factors that shape mental health and well-being. You should not have to spend therapy defending or explaining who you are before we can talk about what actually brought you there. I value curiosity, connection, humor, and self-compassion, and I strive to create a space where people of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences feel genuinely welcomed. I believe meaningful change becomes possible when people have room to better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, and live more fully in alignment with their values.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential Therapy
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Hakomi
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Suicidal Thoughts

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Men's Issues
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts

Client Focus

Age
Pre-teens (12–14), Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Groups
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, BC-TMH, CMT, CYT-1,000, TIYT, State of Oklahoma · #22645
Education
AS (Pre-Nursing), BS (Psychology), MSW (Social Work)
Additional credentials
BC-TMH (Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider)
Certified Health & Wellness Coach
TIYT (Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher)
CYT-1,000 (Certified Yoga Teacher with 1,000+ hours of training)
CMT (Certified Massage Therapist)
Certified Acupuncturist
Certified Reiki Master (CRM)
Professional Development Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care
Years in practice
5 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Evernorth

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Taoism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith

Hours & Availability

Monday 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Friday 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

Therapy with Z
Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, and Idaho,
918-212-8373
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 35.9818472°, -95.8037437°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 150/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

Info

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Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, and Idaho,

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