Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 088619
- NPI
- 1124672159
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Bina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Bina
Bina Zaidi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 13 years of experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation, and depression. She meets clients with straightforward support and practical conversation about what feels hard right now.
Bina focuses on clear, usable goals. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and then tries different ways to interrupt them. Sessions tend to be concrete - naming reactions, practicing new ways of responding, and checking what works between meetings.
She aims to make sessions a place where clients can describe thoughts and feelings without judgment. That usually starts with identifying the most pressing problem and then breaking it into manageable steps. Progress is tracked in small, practical ways rather than broad promises.
Bina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and depression. She uses strategies that target symptoms and everyday functioning, such as coping skills, behavioral experiments, and structured talk interventions. This helps people build skills they can use outside sessions.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused. Clients can expect clear options, straightforward feedback, and a plan that evolves as needs change. For next steps, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Many of the techniques Bina uses come from evidence-based therapeutic approaches. One common approach focuses on skills practice - teaching specific coping strategies for anxiety and depression and rehearsing them in session so people can try them between meetings. Another approach addresses trauma by helping clients notice triggers and develop step-by-step ways to reduce distress and regain a sense of control. These descriptions reflect how these methods are typically used to target symptoms and daily functioning rather than a promise of specific outcomes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what helps, adjusting methods as progress is observed, and setting short-term objectives to track change.
Confirm the session formats before booking. If you plan to use online sessions, note that they can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins on a workday. Phone-based contacts can be useful when lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in is needed. Ask about current session options when scheduling so practical arrangements match your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, motivation, and depression.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversation focused on clear goals and skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers