Dr. Nazeer Zerka II , LCSW

Dr. Nazeer Zerka II offers individual therapy and wellness coaching grounded in both clinical training and lived experience. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he combines professional skills with a personal understanding of neurodivergence to connect with clients who often feel overlooked in traditional settings.

Raised in Flint and Saginaw, Michigan, he draws on his background and deep empathy to meet people where they are. He frames therapy as a collaborative process that can include support, practical strategies, encouragement, and honest challenge, adapting his approach to each person’s needs while keeping sessions engaging and often lightened with humor.

He specializes in working with people of color, student-athletes, and neurodivergent individuals, including autistic clients. His practice focuses on areas such as interpersonal skills, relationship concerns, job functioning, and ADHD, and he combines coaching with clinical work to help clients pursue concrete goals.

Outside of the therapy room he produces a podcast with over forty thousand followers and maintains an active personal life that includes pickup basketball, weightlifting, yoga, and newer interests like golf and fishing. He also enjoys reading partial book collections and comics, and relaxing with comedy series on streaming services. His work is presented as a long-term commitment to helping people build lives that feel more manageable and more meaningful.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Nazeer Zerka II uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the therapist follows the person’s lead and supports their goals. This approach emphasizes active listening and empathy, and it is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating relationships, and defining personal priorities.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Nazeer Zerka II partners with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies as progress unfolds so treatment remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, school, athletics, or family life, and they allow therapists to tailor the format to what works best for each individual.