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Maggie Zagorova

Practical strategies for meaningful change

LMHC Florida

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Bulgarian, American Sign Language

About Maggie

Maggie Zagorova is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) whose practice centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and addictions.

Background and approach

She brings 14 years of clinical experience and combines practical therapeutic tools with a compassionate, person-focused stance to help clients address daily struggles and build clearer coping strategies. Her clinical background includes training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a range of complementary approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based work, and client-centered methods.

Maggie also completed a certificate in sign language interpreting, and she uses that knowledge to improve access and communication for clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. Her education includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling from City College of the City University of New York.

In practice she integrates evidence-informed techniques to target specific symptoms while honoring each person’s values and goals. Maggie offers flexible online formats and aims to collaborate with clients to develop realistic skills for emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and lasting behavior change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used to reduce anxiety, depressive patterns, and problematic coping strategies by teaching concrete skills and behavioral experiments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action, which can help with stress, avoidance, and life direction concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship that supports clients in exploring feelings and developing greater self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and then combine techniques from these models to create a practical plan that feels manageable and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy with Maggie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase scheduling flexibility and reduce travel time. These formats allow for consistent skill practice between sessions and accommodate different communication needs, including use of American Sign Language for clients who prefer it.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and depressive symptoms, along with related areas like caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends practical, skills-based methods with a client-centered stance, drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to tailor work to each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of experience providing mental health services in clinical settings and online.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC MH16689 - and practices from Florida.
Which languages can clients use in sessions?
Sessions are available in English, Bulgarian, and American Sign Language to support diverse communication needs.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as online therapy options.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Bulgarian, American Sign Language