Jason Zagaro

Jason Zagaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults and teens who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction and substance-use concerns, relationship problems, depression, ADHD, and related struggles. Jason focuses on helping people who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure what to do next in their work or personal life.

He aims to create a clear, straightforward space for conversation where clients can speak openly. Jason takes a collaborative and practical approach. He listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, and then talks through concrete steps clients can try between sessions.

Jason uses an integrative mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, solution-focused work, psychodynamic perspectives, and positive psychology. He adapts these tools to fit each person's personality, age, history, and goals rather than applying one fixed method.

He has particular experience addressing addiction and problematic substance use by exploring triggers, identifying behavior patterns, and building healthier coping tools. He also helps people navigate the effects of addiction in their relationships and family life.

When working with teens and young adults, Jason pays attention to identity, motivation, school and family pressures, and the transition into adulthood. He aims for conversations that respect younger clients and make it easier for them to talk about what they are feeling.

Approaches used in online sessions and practical benefits

Jason draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related thinking patterns. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas that focus on clarifying values and taking action toward things that matter even when feelings are difficult. Mindfulness practices are incorporated to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress and impulse-driven behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss how different methods fit your situation and goals, and adjust plans based on what helps you make gradual changes. The process is collaborative and paced to your needs and preferences.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions are easier to attend. It can also let people use audio-only sessions when video would be difficult, or schedule sessions around school or work breaks. Licensed professionals can help you pick the setup that fits your daily life.