Practitioner record · Checked 10 Oct 2026
Zara Fajardo has been in practice 7 years and is licensed in Florida. Zara lists stress, Anxiety, parenting issues and self esteem among 26 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Zara's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Zara works with
Zara lists 5 specialisms and 21 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Zara chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Zara's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
As a licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in supporting adults and individuals navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and relationship concerns. I am passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen their emotional well-being, and create meaningful change in their lives.
I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you are struggling with social anxiety, feelings of isolation, shame, attachment concerns, or questions about identity and purpose, therapy can offer an opportunity for growth, healing, and self-discovery.
My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Together, we will identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, explore deeper questions of meaning and personal values, and build on your existing strengths to develop practical solutions. My goal is to help clients cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and healthier relationships with themselves and others.
My professional experience includes working with adults from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, as well as children and adolescents. I have supported clients facing challenges such as caregiver stress, attachment issues, life-purpose exploration, communication difficulties, significant personal transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and career-related stress. I also enjoy working with men who are navigating career decisions, work-related stress, identity, emotional well-being, and the pressures of balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
I also have specialized knowledge of perinatal mental health, including the emotional and psychological challenges that can arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I provide compassionate, evidence-based support to clients experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, identity shifts, and the transition into parenthood.
Additionally, my experience working with children and adolescents has focused on helping them build emotional awareness, resilience, healthy coping skills, and confidence as they navigate developmental and life challenges.
Seeking therapy is a courageous step. Choosing to ask for support reflects a commitment to your well-being and personal growth. You do not have to navigate life's challenges alone. I look forward to partnering with you as you work toward healing, self-understanding, and a more fulfilling life.
Zara Fajardo, on the BetterHelp listing · read 10 Oct 2026
03 · What happens next
Zara practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Zara's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Zara at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Zara is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Zara.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
04 · Practical details
05 · Provenance
Zara's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 10 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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