Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Nasir works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English, Bengali
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nasir
Nasir Ahmed is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who speaks English and Bengali. He has more than 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing trauma, addictions, parenting strain, mood disorders, and obsessive or compulsive symptoms.
He sees therapy as a practical process. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps a problem going and learning new skills to change those patterns.
Background and approach
Nasir uses clear, step-by-step methods so people can practice outside of sessions and notice progress between meetings. His style is collaborative and active. He aims to make people feel heard and accepted while offering direct feedback and tools to cope.
Sessions often include goal setting, skill-building, and careful attention to how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and relationships. Nasir draws from several well-established clinical approaches, including cognitive behavioral work to shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for managing intense emotions, mindfulness for grounding, and trauma-focused techniques when past events cause ongoing distress.
He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find and strengthen their reasons for change. People come to him when they feel stuck after trying other options or when life transitions, conflict, or painful events interrupt their routines. Nasir emphasizes practical steps, steady support, and collaborative planning so people can find clearer direction and more stable coping.
What Nasir works with
Everything Nasir lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Nasir's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Nasir lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Nasir uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems alive. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many stress-related concerns. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions become overwhelming or out of control.He approaches treatment collaboratively. Finding the right approach is a shared process that depends on your goals, symptoms, and what feels useful in sessions. He will work with you to try out strategies and adjust the plan if something isn’t helping.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and longer work on skills. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let you check in between sessions, get feedback, or handle brief concerns without scheduling a full visit. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still practicing the same therapeutic skills used in traditional sessions.
Questions people ask about Nasir
What concerns does Nasir address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, anger, addictions, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is collaborative and proactive, combining listening and acceptance with direct feedback and practical skill building.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.