Nadira Persaud
LCSW offering psychodynamic, client-centered, and solution-focused care
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About
Nadira Persaud, LCSW, draws on a decade of clinical practice to support people facing complex emotional and relational challenges. Based in New Jersey, she works with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, and life transitions. Her practice also attends to issues that often intertwine with these struggles, such as attachment patterns, family of origin dynamics, caregiver stress, body image, and career-related concerns.
Her approach combines client-centered attunement with psychodynamic exploration and solution-focused planning. This blend allows for both exploration of underlying patterns and the development of concrete strategies for coping and communication. Nadira also engages with topics that include BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, blended family issues, immigration-related stress, and first responder concerns.
She emphasizes culturally responsive work and intersectional identity exploration, giving space to examine how personal history and social context shape current difficulties. Nadira aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients can identify goals, explore emotions, and experiment with new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her approach combines client-centered attunement with psychodynamic exploration and solution-focused planning. This blend allows for both exploration of underlying patterns and the development of concrete strategies for coping and communication. Nadira also engages with topics that include BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, blended family issues, immigration-related stress, and first responder concerns.
She emphasizes culturally responsive work and intersectional identity exploration, giving space to examine how personal history and social context shape current difficulties. Nadira aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients can identify goals, explore emotions, and experiment with new ways of relating to themselves and others.
- Location:
- New Jersey, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NJ LCSW 44SC05957400
- NPI Number: 1124498803
- License: LCSW (New Jersey)
Remote therapy options and therapeutic style
Nadira uses a combination of client-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy in remote sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients can set their own priorities and feel heard. Psychodynamic work explores recurring patterns and earlier experiences that influence current relationships and emotional states. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and brief goals to help clients make tangible changes between sessions.
These approaches are blended to match what a person brings to therapy. For those who want to examine deeper patterns, psychodynamic conversation supports that exploration. For people seeking concrete coping strategies or short-term shifts, solution-focused planning provides structure. Client-centered orientation underpins the work and shapes the collaborative relationship throughout.
Remote appointments are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility in how people engage with the therapeutic process.
What is Nadira Persaud's professional background?
Nadira Persaud is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of clinical experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, and life transitions.
What are her credentials?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in New Jersey as NJ LCSW 44SC05957400.
Which languages does she use in therapy?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is she located?
She practices in New Jersey.
How can clients meet with her?
Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her services.