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Nadira Persaud

Nadira Persaud

LCSW

New Jersey

Compassionate therapist for work and life strain

Profile summary

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New Jersey ยท 44SC05957400
NPI
1124498803
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Practical goal focus
  • Person-centered care
  • Ten years experience

About Nadira

Nadira Persaud is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career-related strain. She supports clients coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses issues such as bipolar symptoms, family problems, and communication struggles.

With ten years of clinical experience, Nadira favors a straightforward, person-centered style. She listens for what matters most to each person and uses practical steps to reduce distress. Sessions often include talking through patterns, trying new ways of relating, and setting achievable goals between meetings.

Her background includes work with attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, body image and caregiver stress. She also supports people navigating alternative sex culture and kink, immigration-related stress, and challenges common to first responders. Treatment blends attention to life history with focused problem-solving.

Nadira uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person's goals and perspective. She integrates Psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring relationship patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions directed toward clear, short-term goals when that fits the client's needs.

Clients in New Jersey find her practical and respectful. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Interested readers should confirm current session options before booking so they know how Nadira is meeting with people.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Nadira uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on understanding each person's perspective and priorities. This approach is about following the client's lead and helping them set goals that feel meaningful. She also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to notice repeating relationship patterns and early life influences that still affect day-to-day behavior. That can help when longstanding patterns are linked to current stress or relationship struggles. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when clients want short-term, goal-directed work. It emphasizes clear next steps and measurable progress to relieve pressing problems. Finding the right approach is a process. Nadira collaborates with people to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. She may blend techniques over time so sessions stay useful and relevant. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. It also lets people check in during a break at work or schedule brief appointments when needed. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know how sessions will be conducted.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nadira address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, grief, trauma and related challenges listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is person-centered and practical. She listens for what matters to the client and moves toward clear, achievable goals.

What experience does she bring?

Nadira has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New Jersey.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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