Zaida Govan
LICSW social worker addressing stress, anxiety, and self esteem
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About
Zaida Govan, LICSW, brings 18 years of social work experience and a background in community activism to her clinical practice in Massachusetts. She frames many concerns as linked to broader injustices and works with clients to surface how systems and daily life intersect with personal wellbeing. Her specialties include stress, anxiety, self esteem, and depression, with additional focus areas in communication problems, forgiveness, post-traumatic stress, women’s issues, and workplace concerns.
In sessions she emphasizes clear listening and collaborative skill building. She helps people identify specific issues in their lives and then teaches practical approaches to respond to those situations. She aims to reduce stigma around mental health care and to make therapeutic support accessible to a wide range of needs.
Zaida offers services in both English and Spanish and maintains a professional, goal-oriented practice that centers on helping clients develop skills to address everyday challenges. Her approach reflects a commitment to social awareness and to supporting people as they explore steps toward change.
In sessions she emphasizes clear listening and collaborative skill building. She helps people identify specific issues in their lives and then teaches practical approaches to respond to those situations. She aims to reduce stigma around mental health care and to make therapeutic support accessible to a wide range of needs.
Zaida offers services in both English and Spanish and maintains a professional, goal-oriented practice that centers on helping clients develop skills to address everyday challenges. Her approach reflects a commitment to social awareness and to supporting people as they explore steps toward change.
- Location:
- Massachusetts, United States
- Years Experience:
- 18
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MA LICSW LICSW123366
- NPI Number: 1518047778
- License: LICSW (Massachusetts)
Remote care and practice focus
Zaida’s profile does not list specific clinical modalities. Instead her work draws from a social work perspective and community activism, with an emphasis on identifying how systemic issues and everyday situations affect a person’s life. Sessions focus on listening, mapping the concerns clients bring, and building practical skills to address stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, and related areas such as communication and workplace challenges.She frames therapy as collaborative problem solving. Clients who want to explore the role of social and environmental factors in their distress and who are looking for a skills-based, action-oriented process may find this a useful match. Zaida also addresses topics like forgiveness and post-traumatic stress within that framework.
Remote sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their needs. The focus in each format is on listening, identifying priorities, and practicing skills between meetings.
What is Zaida’s professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience and a history of community activism, working to connect individual concerns with broader social issues.
What credentials does Zaida hold?
Zaida holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Massachusetts. Her license details are MA LICSW LICSW123366.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
She provides services in English and Spanish.
Where is Zaida based?
Her practice is located in Massachusetts.
How can people work with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model 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.