Dr. Nima Zahedi

Dr. Nima Zahedi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who brings a structured, reflective style to therapy, with a consistent focus on mindfulness and personal responsibility - especially noticing how someone may be unintentionally contributing to the patterns they want to change. A central theme in the work is becoming aware of "one's part in the mess" and learning to show up in a way that supports progress rather than sabotage it, whether that sabotage looks like rushing in unprepared, trying to manage everything at once, or over-preparing in ways that increase pressure. Dr. Zahedi emphasizes slowing down, breathing, and approaching sessions with intention.

He has been licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2007 and has 19 years of experience. His background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from CSU Fullerton (1996; Dean’s List), a master’s degree in medical social work from CSU Long Beach (2002), and a doctorate in clinical psychology from California Southern University (2017; Summa cum laude). In plain terms, his training spans both clinical social work and doctoral-level psychology education, supporting a thorough, assessment-informed approach to therapy.

Many people come to therapy wanting to be taught "new skills," and Dr. Zahedi often finds that clients already have useful skills but struggle to access them in real time - especially under stress. He views anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma as powerful parts of human life that can become difficult when they are misunderstood, avoided, or mismanaged. In his experience, anxiety is often the first layer to address because it can block access to deeper emotional injuries, including anxiety about therapy itself. He also frames evaluation as an important and potentially therapeutic part of the process, with both therapist and client assessing fit and needs as they begin working together.