Profile / United States
Rafia Zaidi, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and women's issues
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Family of origin
- English Hindi Urdu
About Rafia
Rafia Zaidi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with four years of clinical experience. She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career changes, and coping with life transitions. She also focuses on pregnancy and postpartum issues and women's health concerns. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Zaidi uses practical methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and try new responses. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people slow down and clarify what matters most to them.
In sessions she aims for clear goals and short-term strategies alongside deeper exploration of family of origin and attachment issues. She helps people sort through relationship patterns, family problems, forgiveness, and isolation. For those managing chronic pain, illness, or disability, she works on coping skills and daily routines that reduce distress.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients break problems into manageable steps, practice new skills between meetings, and review what is and isn't working. The work emphasizes real-life changes such as parenting strategies, anger management techniques, and building self-love practices.
Rafia integrates cultural and language understanding into her work. People who prefer sessions in Hindi or Urdu can use those languages. Those interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if it fits their needs.
How cognitive and client-centered methods translate to online work
Rafia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns and try practical alternatives. CBT sessions focus on clear goals, step-by-step skills, and exercises to practice between meetings. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen for what matters most to the person and to reflect back priorities and values.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which combination of CBT, client-centered listening, or mindfulness techniques fits their goals. That selection can shift as progress is reviewed and new goals emerge.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to appointments. They can also let people choose audio-only or video work depending on what helps them engage. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire and first session so practical arrangements match daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, parenting concerns, anger, career shifts, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, family of origin problems, chronic illness, and postpartum concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to practice new thinking and behavior between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has four years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential. Her work emphasizes women's issues, family dynamics, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. Sessions are provided from that state.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are provided only within her stated jurisdiction.
How are sessions charged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
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