Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Rafia Zaidi, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - family and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 106488
- NPI
- 1467106781
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Urdu
- Location
- California
These details come from information Rafia 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
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Rafia
Rafia Zaidi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns, anger, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
She works with people who are navigating family problems and family of origin issues. She also addresses attachment concerns, isolation and loneliness, and women's issues including pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum depression. Chronic illness, chronic pain, and disability are part of her practice focus as well.
Rafia uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's concerns and priorities. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress and low mood. Mindfulness techniques are used to strengthen present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Conversations aim to clarify what is most urgent, then explore steps that fit daily life. Work often focuses on small changes that can ease parenting strain, work stress, or family conflict.
Rafia values culturally informed care and multilingual communication. People who prefer to complete a short matching questionnaire can schedule a first session through the site's online options and learn more about subscription-based fees that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's concerns and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most, reflects it back, and helps set the agenda for future sessions. This approach is useful when someone wants practical help sorting family dynamics, parenting problems, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online CBT sessions typically include tracking unhelpful thought patterns, testing small behavioral changes, and reviewing results together. This method is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. Sessions can mix approaches and change focus as needs evolve.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Discussing scheduling preferences and practical constraints helps shape how sessions are arranged.
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Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversations to prioritize immediate concerns and plan small, manageable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose 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