- Focus on life challenges
- Plain spoken approach
- Neurodivergent perspective
About Nazeer
Dr. Nazeer Zerka II offers help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and a wide range of life challenges including ADHD, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He is based in Indiana and identifies as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with nine years of experience. He combines direct talk with warmth and humor so sessions feel down-to-earth and approachable.
Dr. Zerka draws on personal life experience as well as clinical work to connect with people from different backgrounds. He describes himself as neurodivergent and speaks with particular understanding to people who are autistic or who process the world differently. In sessions he balances practical problem solving with support for strong emotions and day-to-day coping strategies.
His approach mixes client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, as well as mindfulness and existential perspectives. That range lets him tailor sessions to whether someone needs skill practice, perspective work, or help managing intense feelings.
Outside the therapy room he hosts a podcast and keeps active with basketball, weightlifting, yoga, and light reading. He aims to make therapy collaborative - you set goals, and he helps map the steps forward while keeping things human and often upbeat.
People who choose him can expect direct, plain-spoken sessions that focus on what matters most to them. He invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to bring that into the first appointments.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client as the expert in their own life. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters, and helps people clarify goals and next steps. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to sort out decisions and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns and can help with anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships through clear, repeatable strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means picking techniques together and adjusting them as progress is made, rather than committing to a single path from the start.
Session formats are not specified in this biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, review homework, and keep momentum between appointments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many other life concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical with warmth and some humor. He blends client-centered talk with skills-based methods to address emotions and behaviors.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of clinical experience and identifies as neurodivergent, which he says informs his approach and connection with some clients.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Indiana and holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.