Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Nasir Ahmed, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence R077583-1
- NPI
- 1245432194
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English, Bengali
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Nasir 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
- Relationship problems
- Trauma-informed methods
About Nasir
Nasir Ahmed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 22 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, and mood disorders.
He offers support for concerns such as domestic violence, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. Sessions are offered in English and Bengali and reflect his long experience with culturally and linguistically diverse clients.
Nasir uses a collaborative and active style. He helps people identify unhelpful patterns, learn new coping skills, and try small behavior changes between sessions. He listens, gives straightforward feedback, and focuses on practical steps that people can use in daily life.
Common techniques include cognitive-behavioral work to reframe thinking, skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage intense emotions, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, motivational interviewing to support change, and trauma-focused methods when past events are a central concern. He aims to strengthen people’s ability to manage stress and make decisions that fit their values.
People who come to him often want clear strategies and direct guidance. Nasir emphasizes measurable progress, teaching tools clients can use outside sessions. He encourages a focused plan so that time in sessions leads to concrete changes.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Nasir uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include concrete exercises and at-home practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or address compulsive habits.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be useful for intense mood swings, anger, or relationship stress. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce reactivity and increase focus in everyday moments.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. If one method is not working, he will adjust the plan and introduce other strategies so the work remains practical and goal-focused.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It can also let you practice skills in real-life settings and bring situations from daily life into the conversation.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Bengali
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, and mood disorders including bipolar concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, active approach focused on practical skills, direct feedback, and behavior changes you can use between sessions.
How much experience does this clinician have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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