Therapist profile
Maggie Zagorova, LMHC
Florida LMHC - Family and relationship concerns
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About Maggie
Maggie Zagorova is a Florida LMHC with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, and depression. She communicates in English, Bulgarian, and American Sign Language and has experience supporting people who are hearing impaired.
Her approach draws on practical, evidence-based methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also incorporates acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and take meaningful steps toward them.
Maggie began her training with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the City College of the City University of New York. She also earned a certificate in sign language interpreting from Ulster County Community College, which informs her work with deaf and hard of hearing clients.
In sessions she focuses on clear communication and concrete skills. She uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and present-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing techniques appear in work around substance use and change planning.
People often come to her for help with caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, women’s issues, and workplace concerns. Maggie aims to make therapy practical and focused on daily life at home and work.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Maggie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that matter, which can help with relationship decisions, life purpose, and coping with difficult feelings.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and attention to the present moment. These approaches give concrete tools for managing impulsivity, strong emotions, and social anxiety. Finding the right mix is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session format details are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy household, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so skills translate into everyday family life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Bulgarian, American Sign Language
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, DBT, and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience providing mental health services in a range of settings. That work has included supporting people who are hearing impaired.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. Her training includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling from City College of the City University of New York.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Bulgarian, and American Sign Language.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are provided to people based in Florida according to her licensure.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. The platform will guide you through next steps.
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