LCSW
Dr. Nazeer Zerka II, LCSW
- Experience9 years
- LocationIndiana
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Nazeer
Dr. Nazeer Zerka II brings a blend of clinical training and lived experience to his practice.
Background and approach
As an LCSW with nine years of experience, he focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
His background and perspective inform a compassionate, direct approach that aims to meet each person where they are and help them pursue practical steps toward clearer functioning and greater well-being. Clients can expect a collaborative, personable therapist who draws on multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor care.
He uses client-centered techniques to build trust and prioritize the client's values, cognitive behavioral strategies to address thinking patterns and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to strengthen present-moment awareness. Outside the office he engages in sports, reading, and podcasts, and he blends warmth and humor into sessions to create a supportive atmosphere for exploration and growth.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Flexibility
Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and follows the client's priorities to guide sessions; this approach helps people feel heard and supported as they explore goals and make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful when strong emotions or unstable patterns interfere with daily life.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may begin with an exploration of priorities and then integrate techniques from different models as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These formats make it possible to access consistent support from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into day-to-day life, and they allow the therapist and client to adapt session style and frequency as needed.
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Experience
9+ years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English
What Nazeer can help with
Dr. Nazeer Zerka II works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.
Nazeer works with folks of color, student-athletes, and those who are neurodivergent.
Nazeer works with neurodivergent or autistic people.
How Nazeer approaches therapy
Nazeer's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Experience and training
Nazeer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Indiana, with 9 years of clinical experience.