Dr. Nazeer Zerka II, LCSW

Dr. Nazeer Zerka II is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addictions, and identity-related struggles. He uses straightforward conversation and practical planning to support daily life changes. He brings nine years of experience to sessions and aims to make therapy feel approachable and human.

He writes that his life experiences shape how he connects with people. He listens for what a person needs most - support, problem-solving, encouragement, or a push - and adjusts his style. Sessions often include talking through patterns of thinking and everyday habits, practicing new behaviors, and building small routines that make a difference.

Dr. Zerka draws on client-centered work to follow each person's priorities, and on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify thoughts and habits that get in the way. He also uses mindfulness and dialectical skills for managing strong emotions and finding steadier footing in stressful moments.

He describes therapy as a team effort that blends coaching with clinical care. That can mean working on sleep, substance use, career choices, grief, or coping after difficult events. He emphasizes practical steps you can try between sessions.

Outside of work he enjoys basketball, weightlifting, yoga, and light reading. He also co-produces a podcast with a wide following, which reflects his conversational and often humorous approach to mental health topics.

How his approaches fit with online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to you and the therapist reflects and clarifies so you feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and habit change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving how someone copes under stress; it often includes mindfulness and distress-tolerance techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaboration aims to match techniques to your needs and daily life rather than sticking to one fixed plan.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions let them have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. A therapist and client can decide together how often to meet and which techniques to use so therapy supports daily routine and habit change.