Nadia Zanger
Demographics
- Cis Woman
- Straight/Heterosexual
- American Indian or Alaskan Native
- BIPOC
- First or Second Generation Immigrant
- Hispanic or Latinx
- White
- Multiracial
- Spiritual, raised Catholic
- Languages: English and Spanish (native language)
Education & License
Nadia is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Arizona. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Universidad Centroamericana UCA in Managua, Nicaragua, and her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Central Connecticut State University.
Role at CAPS
Nadia is a site-based counselor located at the College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences.
Specialty Populations
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Immigrant
- Neurodivergent
Specialty Areas
- Academic concerns
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Coping skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotional Abuse or Narcissistic Abuse
- Family Conflict/Family of Origin
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Non-Suicidal Self-Injury/Self-Harm
- Panic
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Performance and Test Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Approach
- Attachment-Based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused
- Strength-Based
- Trauma-Informed
Professional Interests
Nadia takes a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing each individual's unique journey. She emphasizes the importance of clients' life experiences and uses various therapeutic methods to promote meaningful change. Nadia has a special interest in internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, experiential therapy and mindfulness.
Personal Interests
Nadia enjoys listening to music, especially live performances, and dancing. She loves gathering with family and friends to share good food and connect.