What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.81
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I feel very comfortable speaking to Zaira, she is very professional and friendly. She shows that she cares and is actually listening to what I’m saying. Just speaking to her gives me so much motivation and peace of mind.”
Johanka T.August 22, 2024Video visit
“Dr. Z Is an amazing therapist. It was my first time talking to a therapist after My sister passed and she made me feel comfortable and she is very understanding and her vibe is just awesome. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling and needing someone who makes you feel comfortable ”
Samantha M.July 31, 2024Video visit
About Zaira Zaidi
Focus areas
Abandonment issues
Boundary Issues
Stress
Anxiety
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Therapy
Anxiety Disorder
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Art Therapy
Compassion Focused
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English, Urdu
Getting to know Zaira Zaidi
Zaira is a Limited License Mental Health Counselor, supervised by Igor Kulishov, LMHC. Her passion stems from past experiences working with couples, children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultures in multiple settings. This includes supporting clients’ healing journeys in inpatient hospital and private practice environments. She values the importance of the biopsychosocial lens in understanding individuals by piecing together fragments of their lives. Zaira believes in fostering a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can rewrite their stories. Rooted in humanistic and behavioral approaches, she embraces a holistic perspective that creates a collaborative environment focused on multicultural factors to empower clients. Zaira earned both her Master’s and EdM degrees in Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University and is fluent in English and Urdu.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Please note that our specialty is talk therapy. We DO NOT provide medication management or prescription refills.
Clients must be present in the state of New York at the time of the appointment.
Minimum client age: Please note that Zaira works with clients who are at least 5 years old.
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Popular visit reasons
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Teen Violence
Young Adult Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychotherapy
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Columbia University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- Columbia University, EdM in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1063105849
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I feel very comfortable speaking to Zaira, she is very professional and friendly. She shows that she cares and is actually listening to what I’m saying. Just speaking to her gives me so much motivation and peace of mind.
August 22, 2024Johanka T.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Z Is an amazing therapist. It was my first time talking to a therapist after My sister passed and she made me feel comfortable and she is very understanding and her vibe is just awesome. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling and needing someone who makes you feel comfortable
July 31, 2024Samantha M.Verified patientVideo visit
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Is Zaira Zaidi accepting new patients?
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Does Zaira Zaidi accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Zaira Zaidi online?
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What practice does Zaira Zaidi work with?
Zaira Zaidi works with Rothschild Mental Health Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Zaira Zaidi?
Zaira Zaidi frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Zaira Zaidi on their profile.
What languages does Zaira Zaidi speak?
Zaira Zaidi speaks English and Urdu.
How do patients rate Zaira Zaidi in reviews?
16 patients have reviewed Zaira Zaidi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. 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.