Rafia Zaidi, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Pregnancy and postpartum
About Rafia Zaidi
Rafia centers her work on compassionate, collaborative healing, offering a therapeutic environment for those coping with isolation, attachment struggles, and major life changes such as pregnancy and postpartum adjustment. She focuses on building insight, resilience, and practical coping strategies so clients can better manage emotions and relationships. Rafia also works with parenting challenges, grief, anger, career-related stress, and broader issues related to identity and self-love.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, she integrates an awareness of cultural context into therapy to better meet each person where they are. Her approach aims to create space for exploration, repair, and forward movement while tailoring care to the unique needs and goals of each individual.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rafia Zaidi have?
Rafia Zaidi has 4 years of clinical experience.
Is Rafia Zaidi a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 106488.
In which languages does Rafia Zaidi provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Where is Rafia Zaidi located?
Rafia Zaidi practices in California.
How can I work with Rafia Zaidi as my therapist?
You can work with Rafia Zaidi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rafia Zaidi work with international clients?
Rafia Zaidi does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rafia Zaidi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens actively and supports the client in discovering their own solutions. This approach is helpful for people working on self-understanding, self-esteem, and healing from relational wounds.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions by building new skills and problem-solving strategies.
Mindfulness Therapy invites gentle attention to present-moment experience, helping reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation. It can be useful for clients facing chronic stress, persistent worry, or difficulties staying grounded during major life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Rafia collaborates with each person to select or combine methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and bridge geographic barriers. These formats offer scheduling flexibility, more frequent short check-ins when helpful, and multiple ways to communicate so therapy can adapt to different lifestyles and comfort levels.