- Client-centered care
- Practical skill-building
- Neurodivergent perspective
About Nazeer
Dr. Nazeer Zerka II is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and codependency. He also supports clients dealing with trauma, grief, ADHD, intimacy and relationship concerns, and career strain. Dr. Zerka II blends a direct yet warm style, aiming to make sessions feel practical and down-to-earth.
He draws on nine years of clinical experience and on his own life story to connect with clients. He describes himself as a man of color and as neurodivergent, and he uses those perspectives to better understand how people interpret the world and their behavior. He offers individual therapy and also provides wellness coaching when that aligns with a person’s goals.
In sessions he mixes listening with concrete tools. He may help you notice unhelpful thought patterns, practice new ways to manage strong emotions, and build routines that improve sleeping, eating, and daily functioning. He aims to make room for humor and ease alongside serious work so people feel supported without feeling judged.
Dr. Zerka II lists several clinical approaches he draws from, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. He tailors these methods to each person’s needs and preferences rather than using one fixed approach.
He works from Indiana and offers services in English. People aiming to begin will follow the site process to match and schedule sessions based on his availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what you say, and helps you set goals that feel relevant. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it often uses short exercises and homework to practice skills between sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal skills, such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and temperament. That choice can shift over time as needs change, and he will check in regularly to adjust the plan together.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use practices learned in session right away in their daily settings. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help shape sessions so they work with your routine and goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he support?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, codependency, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, and related life challenges.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, plus mindfulness and existential ideas to fit the person.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working in behavioral health settings and private practice roles.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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