- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Work on triggers
About Jason
Jason Zagaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three years of experience based in Arizona. He works with adults and teens on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, and ADHD. Jason also addresses related issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, and challenges tied to identity and intimacy.
He favors a practical, collaborative style that focuses on what is happening now and how past patterns may contribute. Sessions aim to clarify what the client wants to change and to identify concrete steps forward. Jason listens for recurring patterns, triggers, and strengths that can be used to support everyday coping.
His clinical approach draws on evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused work, psychodynamic ideas, and positive psychology. He combines these tools rather than using a single rigid method, adjusting to the person’s needs and goals. This mix is often used when people bring worries about addiction, motivation, or persistent anxiety.
Jason has experience addressing substance use concerns by exploring triggers, tracking patterns of behavior, and building alternative coping strategies. He also helps people consider how addiction affects relationships and how to set healthier boundaries and communication habits.
With younger clients, he pays attention to identity, school and motivation concerns, and family tensions that can feel overwhelming. Sessions emphasize respect, straightforward conversation, and practical next steps to try between meetings.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Jason commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and problematic behaviors. ACT works on noticing painful thoughts and values-driven action, which can be useful for dealing with persistent guilt or avoidance.He also incorporates mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and brief solution-focused techniques to set specific, short-term goals. These methods are explained in plain language and practiced together so clients can try them between sessions. Deciding which mix to use is collaborative; the therapist and client check what feels useful and adjust over time based on goals and progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use quieter surroundings, simpler audio-only calls if bandwidth is limited, or full conversations without reorganizing their day - details to confirm when setting up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and body image.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses evidence-based techniques and a collaborative style to identify patterns, explore contributing experiences, and develop practical ways to respond to guilt or shame.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Jason has three years of experience as an LPC working with adults and teens on mood, anxiety, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Arizona; he lists AZ LPC and SC LPC as credential details.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.