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Nadia Maghsadi, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC counselor - Family and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Family dynamics work
About Nadia
Nadia Maghsadi is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Maryland with four years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns like guilt, shame, and multicultural issues.
Her work is grounded in practical conversation and clear steps. She listens to what feels most urgent and then helps people notice thoughts and habits that get in the way. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and narrative approaches to look at patterns and try different responses.
Nadia draws on a range of settings from inpatient care to outpatient substance use programs, detention centers, domestic violence intervention, and the National Suicide Lifeline. That background informs how she handles crisis histories and complex family situations. She also has experience offering family therapy to navigate tangled dynamics.
Her approach is straightforward and interactive. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing coping skills, and weighing small behavior changes. She can introduce breathing and mindfulness techniques that support those steps.
Nadia also brings an immigrant family perspective and attends to cultural roots when they matter to a person’s struggles. She combines clinical skills with attention to family stories and cultural context when relevant.
How Nadia uses structured approaches in online work
She typically draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then tries small experiments to shift those patterns. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, anger, and habits that interfere with daily life.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. This helps clarify goals and priorities. Imago Relationship Therapy can be used when relationship patterns and communication are central concerns; it focuses on recognizing interaction cycles and practicing new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nadia will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt techniques based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize thought work, behavioral experiments, mindfulness, or relationship-focused exercises.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. They also let a person try therapy from their regular routine while focusing on practical, structured steps.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with family problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions often mix thought work with practical coping skills and behavior changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of clinical experience that include inpatient care, juvenile detention settings, outpatient substance use treatment, domestic violence programs, and work with the National Suicide Lifeline.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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