- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Nasir
Nasir Ahmed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 22 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, addictions, parenting challenges, trauma and bipolar mood issues. He speaks English and Bengali and accepts international clients.
He describes times when life suddenly stops making sense and people feel lost or stuck after trying other options. He helps people who have tried talking to friends or reading self‑help books and still need a different set of skills and ways of thinking. He frames his work as practical and focused on finding new coping tools and clearer choices.
His style is collaborative and proactive. Sessions focus on strengthening inner coping resources and creating steps toward meaningful change. He aims to give clear feedback and active support while helping clients feel heard and accepted.
Nasir uses a mix of approaches to address problems coming from trauma, mood, or impulsivity. He blends cognitive work with mindfulness and emotion-regulation skills to manage anger, anxiety, and compulsive patterns. Motivational interviewing is part of work on substance use and readiness to change.
Clients can expect direct, steady guidance and practical exercises to try between sessions. He works with culturally and linguistically diverse people and often brings that experience into conversations about family dynamics, domestic violence, isolation, and related concerns.
How CBT, DBT and Mindfulness translate to online sessions
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It helps with anxiety, anger, low mood, and problems that come from rigid thinking patterns.DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, emphasizes skills for regulating emotion and managing impulses. It teaches concrete strategies for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and better interpersonal responses when frustration runs high.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention training and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of triggers. It can be useful for people who notice automatic patterns of anger or rumination.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a weekday routine, requires less travel time, and allows for shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer fuller sessions for skills practice and exercises. Discussing scheduling and session length helps match therapy to everyday life without promising a specific format.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Bengali
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, addictions, parenting issues, trauma and bipolar mood concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and proactive, focusing on practical coping skills, feedback, and steady support during sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Bengali.
Does he work with people outside the US?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.