Zach Neal

LCPC

"Bring it in. Bring in the nervousness—it's probably telling you something."

Zach has worked with men, women, teens, young adults and marriages since 2014. He generally reserves his schedule to work with some of the more complex diagnostic and therapeutic cases, that are conflictual or puzzling in nature. He is attune, loves a good laugh, and isn’t afraid to say he is a life-long Cheesehead, even living in Chicagoland. He, his wife, and son have lived in Texas, Minnesota, and Illinois, now settled and rooted in the great community of Elgin, IL.

Zach is a remarkably compassionate counselor that genuinely cares about his clients. He takes the time to truly listen to and empathize with them. He offers insightful perspectives and relevant advice, and does it in a way that builds you up, makes you feel empowered, and gives you hope.

Zach’s Expertise

Specialties

Experience

  • Walk-in Counseling Center, Therapeutic Intern, Minneapolis, MN
  • LIFE Counseling, Therapeutic Intern, Burnsville, MN
  • South Campus Day School, Diagnostic Therapeutic Extern, Palatine, IL

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Columbia College of Missouri, Columbia, MO
  • Master of Arts, Counseling and Psychological Services, Minneapolis, MN
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • Operations Director and Partner, NPS

FAQ

  • Whether someone is new to counseling or has been going to counseling for years, Zach makes sure to take the pressure off. He values humor, self-awareness, transparency, and genuine exchanges. Zach’s approach is practical and honest. He wants to know how his clients take their coffee and which team they yell at on the TV screen come Sundays.

    For Zach, counseling is more than just a profession, it’s a purpose. While he respects the professional boundary, Zach’s favorite part of counseling is the relationships and the connections he makes every day. He feels privileged to be in other people’s lives and treats that responsibility with respect. He wants his current and future clients to know that what’s important to them is important to him as well.