Zack Saunders, LSW, CSW

09/23/2025

You Deserve Support

Life can be tough, but therapy can help. Schedule a session with me today and let's work through challenges together. Send a message or call/text to get started!

09/23/2025

Take Control of Your Mental Health

Ready to make positive changes? Let's work together to achieve your goals. Schedule a session today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you!

09/23/2025

Prioritize Your Mental Health

Schedule a session with me today and let's focus on your well-being. Your mental health matters! Send a message or call/text to book your appointment.

09/23/2025

Feeling Overwhelmed?

You're not alone! Let's work through challenges together. Book your appointment now and take the first step towards a more balanced life.

09/23/2025

Ready for a Fresh Start?

Take the first step towards a healthier mindset! Schedule a session with me today and let's work together to achieve your goals. Send a message or call/text to get started!

09/23/2025

Self-Care Sunday

Taking care of ourselves is crucial for our mental health. What self-care practices do you prioritize on Sundays (or any day of the week)? Whether it's reading, meditation, or a relaxing bath, share your favorite ways to unwind!

09/23/2025

Mental Health in the Workplace

Did you know that mental health issues can affect anyone, regardless of profession or position? Let's break the stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace. Share your experiences or tips for maintaining mental wellness on the job!

09/23/2025

Stress Less, Achieve More
As a mental health professional, I've seen firsthand how stress can impact our well-being. Let's work together to find healthy coping mechanisms! What are some ways you manage stress in your daily life? Share your tips and let's support each other!

09/08/2025

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

08/14/2025

🌱 Feeling Stuck? Let’s Break Through Together.

Sometimes life feels like walking through mud—you’re moving, but every step is exhausting. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or just feeling lost, you don’t have to work through it alone (ChatGPT, 2025).

Here’s a simple exercise you can try right now to help bring a sense of calm:

Box Breathing – Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four, and hold for four. Repeat this cycle a few times—it helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress and refocus your mind (Stinson, 2024; MentalHealthCenterKids, 2024).

📸 Image credit: “Professional portrait photograph of a light-skinned male therapist” (OpenAI, 2025).

Imagine building clarity and confidence together—step by steady step (ChatGPT, 2025).

📅 Let’s start today. Schedule your 30-minute session now:
👉 https://openpathcollective.org/clinicians/zachery-saunders/

You deserve to feel better—and the journey can begin now (ChatGPT, 2025).

APA Reference List

ChatGPT. (2025, August 14). Feeling Stuck? Let’s Break Through Together [Promotional Facebook post text]. OpenAI. https://openai.com/chatgpt

MentalHealthCenterKids. (2024, August 16). Box Breathing: Benefits, How to Do It, and More. MentalHealthCenterKids.com. https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/blogs/articles/box-breathing

OpenAI. (2025). A professional portrait photograph of a light-skinned male therapist [AI-generated image].

Stinson, A. (2024, May 13). Box Breathing: What is it? Benefits, steps, and more. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321805

08/14/2025

🌱 Feeling Stuck? Let’s Break Through Together.

Sometimes life feels like walking through mud—you’re moving, but every step is exhausting. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or just feeling lost, you don’t have to work through it alone.

Therapy is not about “fixing” you—it’s about equipping you with tools, perspective, and confidence to move forward with clarity.

💡 In our sessions, we’ll work together to:

Identify and untangle the patterns that keep you stuck

Build strategies for stress management and emotional balance

Strengthen your relationships and self-confidence

📅 Take the first step today. Schedule your 30-minute session now:
👉 https://openpathcollective.org/clinicians/zachery-saunders/

You are worth feeling better—and the journey can start right now.
(219) 356-6110

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08/14/2025

🌿 Feeling stressed? Try these 3 calming exercises you can do in under 5 minutes.

1️⃣ Box Breathing – Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4. Repeat for 1–2 minutes to help regulate your nervous system (Norelli, 2022).

2️⃣ Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Tense each muscle group for 5 seconds, then release. Start at your toes and work up to your head to release physical tension (McCallie et al., 2006).

3️⃣ 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding – Name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste. This sensory reset can bring you back to the present (Smith, 2023).

💬 If stress is weighing you down, I’d love to help you find more peace and confidence. Let’s start with a 30-minute session: https://openpathcollective.org/clinicians/zachery-saunders/

References

McCallie, M. S., Blum, C. M., & Hood, C. J. (2006). Progressive muscle relaxation. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 13(3), 51–66. https://doi.org/10.1300/J137v13n03_04

Norelli, L. J. (2022). Box breathing for anxiety reduction. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 40(2), 189–192. https://doi.org/10.1177/08980101221082466

Saunders, Z. (2025, August 14). Feeling stressed? Try these 3 calming exercises you can do in under 5 minutes [Digital image]. Created with OpenAI’s ChatGPT (DALL·E).

Saunders, Z. (2025, August 14). Three calming exercises to try within five minutes. Created with assistance from OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Smith, J. L. (2023). Using grounding techniques to manage acute stress. Counseling Today, 65(9), 28–31.