Therapist profile
Khadeeja Mirza, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anger and mood concerns
Continue with KhadeejaKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 101027
- NPI1649705344
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Khadeeja
Khadeeja Mirza is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels or quick fixes.
Her way of working is collaborative and down-to-earth. Khadeeja helps people talk through what is happening, spot patterns in thought and behavior, and try small changes that can reduce reactivity and increase control. She uses cognition-focused strategies alongside deeper exploration of past influences.
Khadeeja draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to help people test unhelpful thoughts and change responses. She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify what someone really wants and to support readiness for change. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to affect daily life.
In sessions she combines short-term practical tools with longer-term reflection. That might mean learning breathing and grounding steps, practicing new communication moves, or looking at how early experiences shape current reactions. She pays attention to cultural and life-context factors that affect anger and stress.
People working with Khadeeja typically set clear, measurable goals and review progress regularly. Her practice communicates in English and is based in California. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform.
How sessions work
How Khadeeja uses therapy approaches online
Khadeeja uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and test the thoughts that fuel anger. CBT offers concrete ways to reframe thinking and change responses, which can reduce snapping and repeated patterns.She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify what a person wants to change and to build small momentum toward that goal. This approach helps when someone feels stuck or unsure how much they want to shift their behavior.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Khadeeja will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That choice can evolve as progress is reviewed together.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as session formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Many people find it useful for keeping momentum between major life events and for practicing new skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and reactions linked to past trauma.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on talking through problems, testing thoughts, and trying small behavior changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a California LCSW with nine years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in California and holds the LCSW credential from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients in California.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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