Self-care defined by you and that works for you.
Not feeling like your usual self?
Are stress, work, relationship pressure, or relocation overwhelming? Is there just a lot going on? Are you looking to feel more calm, less upset, and more happy? Sometimes our brain won't turn off, sometimes it is difficult to get out of bed or get a good night's rest, other times it is tough to buckle down and focus.
Therapy can help.
What it’s like to work with me:
I see mental health as part of one's overall wellness. My approach focuses on having fewer negative emotions, and also on more positive emotions.
I offer tools that research has demonstrated are very effective for reducing suffering. I also assist you in seeing meaningful, practical change by compassion, warmth, and empathy with a bit of humor. However, there is no cookie-cutter approach. We work together, openly, to customize your treatment directly to your needs and strengths.
I frequently work with tech workers, high-achieving students and professionals, folks new to the Bay Area, new parents, and those coping with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination, and worrying.
I have a particular skill in working with women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals and people new to therapy and welcome your questions!
Fewer negative emotions.
More positive emotions.
About me
My name is Nida Mirza (she/her) and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in the Bay Area and I’m co-chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at The Clinic.
I work virtually with adults and most often with millennial tech workers, POCs, immigrants and kids of immigrants, and/or folks from minoritized backgrounds looking for validating support and skills to make valuable changes.
Outside of therapy, I work on the VA’s mobile mental health apps team and I’m on the adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford’s Psychiatry Department. I also provide consultation about evidence-based treatments and behavior change to healthcare and mental health startups in Silicon Valley.
I'm former Chair of the Division on South Asian Americans (DoSAA) of the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) and serve as an ad hoc reviewer for their peer-reviewed research journal. I frequently make presentations about South Asian / South Asian American mental health and treatment approaches for POCs.
What People Are Saying*
*Reviews previously collected by ZocDoc and Psychology Today and were not solicited
“Dr. Mirza encompasses what makes a good therapist! She demonstrates striking compassion and dedication, brings a strong knowledge of the science, and thinks about each client's intersectional identities. I'd highly recommend her to any potential client.”
“Dr. Mirza is very empathetic & believes in evidence-based therapy. She is easy to talk to. I would recommend her to others.”
“Very welcoming environment. I can tell that Nida listens to me attentively and will let me just talk things out sometimes, which I like. Overall, a very great experience.”
“Dr. Nida Mirza is a highly skilled therapist who works very well with millennials, tech professionals, and adult children of immigrants. I trained with her, have known her many years, and am very lucky to count her among my colleagues. Strongly recommend!
“I feel "lighter" after my visits - I feel like I get a lot off my mind and walk away with new ways of looking at situations.”
“Very good so far. Only two sessions, but already seeing benefits. Nida is very friendly.”
Let’s take the next step!
I’m excited to meet you.