Z. Hamilton Avery, LCSW, BC-TMH, CMT, CYT-1,000, TIYT, is a psychotherapist, coach, educator, speaker, and integrative wellness practitioner with more than 15 years of experience across mental health, healthcare, crisis services, education, and wellness.

Z develops and facilitates presentations, classes, workshops, trainings, retreats, and experiential programs focused on mental health and well-being, stress and burnout, anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, suicide prevention and crisis intervention, chronic illness and pain, grief and loss, mindfulness and meditation, self-compassion, resilience, coping skills, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and integrative mind-body health.

Their interdisciplinary background includes psychotherapy, integrated healthcare, community mental health, mobile crisis response, 911 emergency communications, hospice and end-of-life care, coaching, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, massage and bodywork, and complementary health practices. Z has completed more than 1,000 hours of yoga teacher training, much of it in India.

As an educator and speaker, Z translates research, theory, and professional knowledge into practical, accessible learning. Programs may combine education, discussion, reflection, experiential exercises, guided practice, mindfulness, movement, and skill building. Participants often leave with handouts, worksheets, workbooks, or other resources designed to support continued learning and application beyond the event.