- Depression and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
- Hindi and Urdu
About Rafia
Rafia Zaidi, LCSW, helps people who are coping with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and difficult family dynamics. She works with adults facing life transitions, parenting challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. She speaks English, Hindi, and Urdu and offers a calm, patient presence in sessions.
Her approach is conversational and practical. Rafia listens first to understand each person’s story and priorities. She then uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to find small changes that can reduce distress. Mindfulness practices are offered when people want ways to manage strong emotions in the moment.
Rafia emphasizes collaboration. She helps clients set clear, achievable goals and checks in regularly about progress. Sessions often involve tangible skills to try between meetings, plus space to talk about feelings and family history.
Her background is shaped by four years of clinical social work in California. She brings cultural awareness to conversations about parenting, postpartum concerns, and women’s issues. That experience informs how she supports people navigating chronic illness, attachment struggles, and family of origin wounds.
People who prefer a gentle, solution-minded style may find her approach helpful. She focuses on building resilience, improving daily coping, and strengthening self-compassion. Prospective clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies, and steady encouragement.
Her approach is conversational and practical. Rafia listens first to understand each person’s story and priorities. She then uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to find small changes that can reduce distress. Mindfulness practices are offered when people want ways to manage strong emotions in the moment.
Rafia emphasizes collaboration. She helps clients set clear, achievable goals and checks in regularly about progress. Sessions often involve tangible skills to try between meetings, plus space to talk about feelings and family history.
Her background is shaped by four years of clinical social work in California. She brings cultural awareness to conversations about parenting, postpartum concerns, and women’s issues. That experience informs how she supports people navigating chronic illness, attachment struggles, and family of origin wounds.
People who prefer a gentle, solution-minded style may find her approach helpful. She focuses on building resilience, improving daily coping, and strengthening self-compassion. Prospective clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies, and steady encouragement.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.