Dr. Nima Zahedi, LCSW

Dr. Nima Zahedi centers therapy on an honest look at each person’s role in their difficulties, inviting clients to notice patterns that often undermine progress. He observes that many people arrive to their first session already sabotaging their work - arriving late, multitasking, or not taking time to settle. Others over-prepare in ways that can get in the way of honest exploration. He regularly reminds clients to begin with a simple breath to help ground the process.

He is credentialed as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and has been licensed to practice in California. His clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and men’s issues. Rather than assuming clients need to be taught entirely new skills, he emphasizes helping people access skills they already possess but may struggle to use in the moment.

Assessment is an important part of his work. He frames evaluation as a therapeutic step and notes that both therapist and client will be evaluating one another as part of establishing fit and direction. He looks for anxiety that often blocks access to deeper emotional injuries and addresses that anxiety early to open the way for healing.

His practice offers online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging for clients located in California. He keeps regular availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, reserves 75 minutes for initial appointments and 53-55 minutes for follow-ups, takes notes during meetings, and encourages clients to do the same. He does not engage in dual relationships and asks clients to be stationary and in California during sessions to ensure attentive, uninterrupted work.