Dr. Nazeer Zerka II, LCSW

Dr. Nazeer Zerka II is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and related concerns. He brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions and combines practical tools with straightforward conversation. Many clients seek him for help with self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, career strain, and coping with major life changes.

He emphasizes connection and real-world experience alongside his clinical background. He describes himself as neurodivergent and draws on that perspective to relate to others who think or sense the world differently. Sessions mix direct problem-solving with compassionate listening and, at times, humor to lower tension and make progress easier.

Dr. Zerka uses client-centered work to follow each person’s priorities and CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also brings elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and stress management skills. These methods are adapted to practical daily needs rather than abstract theory.

Outside the therapy room he hosts a podcast and enjoys activities like basketball, weightlifting, yoga, and reading. He aims to help people improve how they function at work and in relationships, manage ADHD-related challenges, and reduce self-directed harshness. His style is warm, candid, and focused on helping clients reach usable goals.

People interested in starting can expect a collaborative approach that balances support with clear strategies. Dr. Zerka frames progress as ongoing work and partners with clients to find realistic steps toward feeling better.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead. The therapist listens closely and helps set goals that matter to the client, which can help with motivation and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Zerka will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaboration means adjusting techniques as progress or needs change so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Confirm available session options before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and apply tools directly to everyday situations.