- CBT informed
- Perinatal support
- Focus on goals
About Zara
Zara Fajardo is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She works with adults who feel stuck by relationship patterns, codependency, or a sense of emptiness. Her approach is practical and focused on everyday steps that lead to relief.
She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through what matters most to them. Sessions often focus on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying small changes that fit daily life. Zara emphasizes building emotional awareness and stronger coping skills over time.
Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she helps people notice thoughts that fuel anxiety or shame, look at values and meaning, and set realistic, short-term goals. The goal is clearer self-understanding and tools to manage stress and tough moments.
Zara has seven years of clinical experience and has worked with adults from varied backgrounds. Her experience includes supporting people with caregiver stress, attachment concerns, communication problems, and transitions like becoming a parent. She also has experience with perinatal mental health and common postpartum emotional struggles.
Getting started involves a simple matching process and scheduling around the person’s needs. Zara aims to help clients build confidence, stronger relationships with themselves, and practical ways to move forward when life feels overwhelming.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Evidence-based techniques used in sessions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and realistic goals that build on a person’s existing strengths and lead to quick, tangible changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, values, and goals. That means checking what helps, adjusting strategies, and keeping the plan practical and goal-oriented.
For online therapy logistics, please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people stay consistent with care during life transitions and when juggling parenting or work responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Zara commonly support?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and related concerns such as codependency, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, offering a calm, nonjudgmental space and focusing on noticing thought patterns, values, and short-term goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and with perinatal and parenting-related concerns.
What credential and region are listed for Zara?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and is based in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Zara?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.