You Don't Have to Figure It Out Alone
Anxiety & Overthinking
Feeling overwhelmed by persistent anxious thoughts, uncertainty, and the physical and emotional effects of stress.
Burnout & Depression
Experiencing a loss of motivation, motivation, and a sense of meaning, often following a period of chronic stress.
Life Transitions
Navigating significant changes in relationships, career, identity, family, or other major life transitions.
Relationships & Identity
Exploring communication, boundaries, attachment, conflict, and the journey of self-discovery and identity.
Grief & Personal Growth
Processing loss at your own pace while making room for both pain and continued living, or simply wanting to grow.
Who I Help
Whether you're navigating life's transitions or seeking deeper understanding, we provide a safe, affirming space to explore your unique path.
Meet Your Therapist
Zachary (Zach) Bakko (he/him), MA, LPCC brings a clinical background in mental health counseling to Stillwater Therapy. His practice is rooted in a collaborative, person-centered approach that prioritizes your individuality and emotional safety. With a commitment to trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ affirming support, he provides a space where you can explore your values and build the strength you need to navigate life's transitions with confidence.
Person-Centered
Therapy begins with understanding your unique experience. We prioritize your perspective as the expert on your own life, fostering a safe space for you to explore your world.
Strengths-Based
We focus on your resilience and existing resources. By building on your strengths, we help you navigate challenges with greater confidence and alignment.
Therapy Should Feel Like a Collaboration.
At Stillwater Therapy, we believe that healing is a shared journey. Our practice is built on a foundation of respect, safety, and intentional growth.
Trauma-Informed
We create emotional safety and respect autonomy. Our approach avoids unnecessarily pathologizing protective responses, honoring your resilience and lived experience.
Collaborative
Together, we develop meaningful goals. We work as a team to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and values, ensuring a shared path forward.
What to Expect
[01]
Connect
Start with a consultation to determine whether Stillwater Therapy feels like a good fit for your journey.
[02]
Understand
Explore what's bringing you to therapy, your history, your goals, and what you want to change.
[03]
Build
Develop a collaborative treatment plan and begin working toward meaningful goals together.
[04]
Grow
Develop insight, skills, confidence, and greater alignment with the life you want to create.
Ready to Take the First Step?
You don't have to know exactly where to begin. We can start there together.
