Maggie Zagorova, LMHC

Maggie Zagorova is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family tension, and depression. She speaks English, Bulgarian, and American Sign Language and brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work. Maggie aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for everyday life.

She uses clear, behavior-focused methods so clients can try small changes between sessions. Conversations focus on current problems, practical skills, and next steps rather than long clinical lectures. Maggie pays attention to how communication and impulse control affect daily functioning and decision making.

Maggie trained at the City College of the City University of New York, earning a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She also holds a certificate in sign language interpreting from Ulster County Community College, which informs her work with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Her clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. These tools are used to address mood, coping, and motivation for change. Sessions often include short, skills-based practice to reduce anxiety, manage urges related to addiction, and improve communication.

People seeking a straightforward therapist who combines practical skills with empathic listening may find her style helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts while taking small actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems that come from feeling stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills for reducing anxiety, changing unhelpful thinking, and managing urges related to addiction.

Maggie treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. That collaborative process helps shape which tools are used over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their day-to-day settings and bring real situations into sessions for troubleshooting. Licensed professionals can use these methods to support progress without promising a specific outcome, and Maggie will help tailor the approach to what works best for each person.