Dr. Nima Zahedi
California LCSW for anxiety, relationships, and trauma
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About
Dr. Nima Zahedi is a California-licensed clinician who combines a long clinical training path with nearly two decades of practice. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is licensed as an LCSW in California (CA LCSW 23825). His work centers on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, with an additional focus on men's issues.
He frames therapy around awareness of "our part in the mess," inviting individuals to notice how habits and patterns interfere with change. He emphasizes a thorough evaluation as the beginning of therapy and encourages people to recognize anxiety as a signal that can limit access to underlying emotional material. He also works from the premise that many people already possess helpful skills but need support accessing them in the moment.
Dr. Zahedi reserves extended time for initial meetings and slightly longer standard follow-up appointments; he takes notes during sessions and recommends that people consider doing the same. Sessions and communication occur via an online platform, and he asks that participants be located in California and not be driving during meetings. He also requests openness about timing preferences and whether someone tends to arrive late or multitask during sessions.
He frames therapy around awareness of "our part in the mess," inviting individuals to notice how habits and patterns interfere with change. He emphasizes a thorough evaluation as the beginning of therapy and encourages people to recognize anxiety as a signal that can limit access to underlying emotional material. He also works from the premise that many people already possess helpful skills but need support accessing them in the moment.
Dr. Zahedi reserves extended time for initial meetings and slightly longer standard follow-up appointments; he takes notes during sessions and recommends that people consider doing the same. Sessions and communication occur via an online platform, and he asks that participants be located in California and not be driving during meetings. He also requests openness about timing preferences and whether someone tends to arrive late or multitask during sessions.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 19
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 23825
- NPI Number: 1801988118
- License: LCSW (California)
Remote session structure and focus
Dr. Zahedi structures online work around a detailed initial evaluation and ongoing assessment. He places emphasis on identifying anxiety that may block access to deeper emotions and on examining each person’s role in recurring patterns. The first meeting is allotted extra time so there is room for thorough assessment and mutual evaluation.
Another strand of his approach is helping people access skills they already possess. Rather than teaching entirely new techniques, he aims to support participants in calling those skills into action when they are most needed. He also attends to motivation, including situations where external leverage has started a change process.
Remote sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He asks that people be located in California and not be driving during meetings, and he invites practical communication about usual timing preferences so the collaborative fit can be discussed up front.
What is Dr. Zahedi's clinical experience?
He has 19 years of experience providing behavioral health services.
What credentials and licensure does he hold?
He is an LCSW and is licensed in California as CA LCSW 23825.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is he based and who can meet with him?
He practices in California and requires participants to be located in California for meetings.
How does he typically work with people?
He begins with a thorough evaluation, uses note-taking during sessions, reserves longer time for the first meeting, and conducts appointments through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
The profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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