Dr. Nazeer Zerka II

Accessible, practical therapy with empathy

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Nazeer

Dr. Nazeer Zerka II blends clinical training with lived experience to support people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

He also addresses areas such as eating and sleeping problems, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Dr.

Zerka brings attention to additional focuses like attachment challenges, dissociation, codependency, domestic violence, and substance use among others. With nine years of practice and an LCSW credential, he emphasizes a collaborative, human-centered approach.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques to help clients identify patterns, build new skills, and pursue practical goals. Dr.

Zerka aims to meet people where they are, using empathy, direct feedback, and occasional coaching-style support to make therapeutic work applicable to daily life. Outside the workday he stays active through basketball, weightlifting, yoga, and reading, and hosts a podcast that reflects his blend of seriousness and levity.

He welcomes people who want a therapist who pairs clinical knowledge with personal insight and a sense of humor.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to your needs

Dr. Zerka commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and make choices that feel authentic.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with clients to evaluate goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in session, adapting methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each person’s situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or work demands change, and choose a communication style that feels comfortable. The variety of options supports ongoing engagement and practical application of therapeutic tools between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Zerka help with?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style blends empathy with practical skill-building, offering collaborative sessions that mix supportive listening, direct feedback, and goal-oriented techniques to address everyday challenges.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He holds nine years of professional experience and brings both clinical training and personal insight to his work with clients.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in Indiana with licence number IN LCSW 34009023A and practices from that state.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with him?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?

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

What steps are required to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English