Dr. Nima Zahedi, LCSW

Licensed in California · 19 years in practice

Dr. Nima Zahedi uses a practical, hands-on approach to help people notice what gets in the way of change.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 23825 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1801988118 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Nima

Dr. Nima Zahedi uses a practical, hands-on approach to help people notice what gets in the way of change. He reminds clients that habits and anxiety often block access to useful skills already inside them.

He asks people to slow down, breathe, and pay attention to how they show up for therapy and for life. Dr. Zahedi has worked in behavioral health for 19 years and holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a Master of Science in medical social work.

Background and approach

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in California. He structures sessions so there is time for careful evaluation and for focused work on the concerns that brought someone in. He often begins by helping people recognize anxiety that prevents them from accessing feelings or making different choices.

That can make it easier to face depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, stress, and life transitions. He also addresses issues that commonly arise for men. Initial meetings are longer to allow for a thorough discussion and note taking.

Follow-up sessions are shorter but flexible if more time is needed. He asks clients to be in California and not driving during sessions, and he prefers people consider how punctuality and preparation affect their work together. Dr.

Zahedi encourages people to reflect on their motivation for therapy. He treats evaluation as part of therapy and works collaboratively to move from external pressure to internal motivation when needed.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based techniques for online care

Dr. Zahedi uses practical, evidence-based approaches that emphasize noticing patterns and making small changes. One approach focuses on helping people recognize anxiety that limits access to their feelings and skills; by identifying those blocks, clients can work toward addressing trauma, depression, and relationship stress. Another common focus is skill activation - identifying existing coping skills a person has and practicing ways to access them when stress arises. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process begins with a careful evaluation and then adapts over time based on what helps the individual make progress. Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible around work and family life. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options let people fit therapy into a busy schedule and try different formats to see what feels most helpful.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to men's issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is practical and direct, focusing on how anxiety or habits block access to usable skills. Sessions center on noticing behavior, evaluating patterns, and trying out different responses.

How much experience does he have?

He has 19 years of experience working in behavioral health and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and a master's in medical social work.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California and practices with clients located in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote therapy.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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