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Shaista Pirzada, LCSW

Shaista Pirzada, LCSW

Psychotherapist
VA
I am a bilingual licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Howard University and eight years of practice experience. I am fluent in Urdu and have worked extensively with the military, adults, and elderly populations. My clinical expertise includes treating individuals with substance-related and addictive disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, developmental trauma, suicidal and self-harm behaviors, borderline personality disorder, adjustment disorders, and loss and grief issues. I utilize a solution-focused, strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach that integrates Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Integrative Therapy.
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Overall rating

4.67

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Shaista Pirzada

Focus areas

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Postpartum Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Gestalt
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Exposure Response Prevention
Psychoanalytic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Urdu

Getting to know Shaista Pirzada

I am a bilingual licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Howard University and eight years of practice experience. I am fluent in Urdu and have worked extensively with the military, adults, and elderly populations. My clinical expertise includes treating individuals with substance-related and addictive disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, developmental trauma, suicidal and self-harm behaviors, borderline personality disorder, adjustment disorders, and loss and grief issues. I utilize a solution-focused, strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach that integrates Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Integrative Therapy.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I also worked at hospice care providing loss and grief counseling to individuals and groups as well as at a correctional system and an outpatient certified community behavioral health clinic where I treated various substance use and mental health disorders.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My specializations include relationship issues, parenting issues, domestic violence, anger management, sexual abuse, life transitions, military and family life counseling, stress management, divorce, trauma, anxiety, depression, co-dependency, self-esteem, and emotion regulation. I look forward to working with you!

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 53 minutes
Ongoing session: $185 for 53 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Anxiety
    Anxiety Disorder
    Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Depression
    Hoarding Disorder
    Psychotherapy
    Therapy
    Women's Mental Health Issues
    Anxiety
    Anxiety Disorder
    Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Depression

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • Howard University, Master's in Clinical Social Work

    NPI number

    1386200806

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    Overall rating
    4.67
    Wait time
    5.00
    Bedside manner
    5.00
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    What are common reasons for patients to see Shaista Pirzada?

    Shaista Pirzada frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shaista Pirzada on their profile.

    What languages does Shaista Pirzada speak?

    Shaista Pirzada speaks English and Urdu.

    How do patients rate Shaista Pirzada in reviews?

    6 patients have reviewed Shaista Pirzada. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.67/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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