- Warm and conversational
- Skill focused
- Relatable life experience
About Nazeer
Dr. Nazeer Zerka II is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and related life challenges. He frames work around what each person needs - practical skills, plain talk, or a steady supporter who holds them accountable. He uses straightforward language and a warm, sometimes humorous approach to make therapy feel less intimidating.
Dr. Zerka blends life experience with nine years of clinical practice. He draws on perspectives shaped by growing up in Michigan and living as a neurodivergent man of color. Those experiences inform how he listens and how he helps people describe what’s really happening in daily life.
His sessions often include skill building for attention and daily functioning, ways to manage emotional overwhelm, and strategies for better sleep and routines. He also helps people navigate identity questions, career strain, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship challenges in individual work.
Dr. Zerka practices with a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, existential reflection, and mindfulness tools. He aims to translate therapeutic concepts into clear steps people can try between sessions.
Outside of work he enjoys basketball, weightlifting, yoga, reading, and light TV comedy. He also co-hosts a podcast with a substantial following that reflects his direct and lively style. People who want pragmatic guidance and a relatable clinician may find his style a good fit.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people set their own goals; it can help when someone wants a therapist who follows their lead and offers steady support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that worsen mood, sleep, or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt techniques based on what helps in real life. Clients and therapist make those decisions as a team.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into busy days, allowing shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and the chance to practice skills in the places they live and sleep. Online work can support consistent follow-through on sleep routines, behavioral experiments from CBT, and DBT skills practice without requiring travel.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other life challenges listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, down-to-earth approach that mixes practical skills, coaching, and conversational support with moments of humor and encouragement.
What is his background and level of experience?
He has nine years of clinical experience and brings personal life experience as a neurodivergent man of color alongside his clinical work.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is listed as an LCSW practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.