Maggie Zagorova , LMHC

Maggie Zagorova is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience supporting children, teens, individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the City College of the City University of New York and also holds a certificate in sign language interpreting from Ulster County Community College, reflecting her long-standing work with Deaf and hard of hearing clients.

Her career has emphasized practical, evidence-informed strategies, with particular expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused approaches to help people manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship struggles, and substance use concerns. Maggie’s practice also addresses caregiver stress, communication and control issues, guilt and shame, social anxiety, life purpose, self-love, and workplace or family difficulties. She has notable experience working with children on the autism spectrum and with clients who are hearing impaired, and she integrates therapeutic techniques to meet each person’s unique needs.

In sessions she blends structured interventions with a client-centered stance, helping people identify meaningful goals, develop coping skills, and make steady progress toward healthier patterns. Her training and experience enable her to adapt methods to suit diverse backgrounds and communication needs while focusing on practical tools for everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Maggie Zagorova integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to stress or substance use. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes mindful acceptance of difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life - an approach that can help with chronic stress, avoidance, and finding purpose. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experiences and build self-directed solutions.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maggie works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods or combines techniques so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to maintain consistent care amid busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. Video sessions also allow for visual communication methods such as American Sign Language when needed. For many people, these remote options improve access to licensed professionals and help sustain steady progress toward therapeutic goals.