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- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
About Zaida
LICSW in Massachusetts with 18 years of practice experience, Zaida Govan focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, and depression. She combines social work and community activism into her therapeutic work. Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. Zaida highlights everyday problems and practical skills rather than medicalized labels.
Zaida helps people identify how unfair systems and daily pressures affect their lives. She listens and works with each person to name specific problems. Then she offers skills people can use outside the session. The aim is to reduce the stigma around seeking help and make support accessible.
Her approach emphasizes concrete tools for managing feelings and interactions. She addresses workplace issues, communication problems, and forgiveness as part of everyday functioning. Post-traumatic stress and women’s issues are also areas she pays attention to when they affect daily life.
Zaida draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach coping skills. That can mean practicing ways to reduce anxiety, strengthening self esteem, or using steps to lift mood. She frames these as learnable abilities people can apply between sessions.
People who prefer direct, practical work tend to fit well with her style. The therapist’s background in community activism informs how she recognizes systems that shape clients’ stresses. For anyone considering therapy, she encourages clear, skill-focused conversations about what to work on first.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Zaida uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building. One common approach involves teaching coping skills for anxiety and stress, like breathing or grounding exercises, and simple behavioral steps to reduce worry. These techniques help people manage intense feelings in day-to-day situations. Another approach centers on mood and self esteem work through structured tasks and short homework. This typically includes small behavior changes and exercises to notice and challenge negative self-talk. These steps aim to gradually increase activities that improve mood and confidence. Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to identify goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. Together they adjust methods over time based on what helps most. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can use a break at work or manage childcare more easily. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self esteem, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, post-traumatic stress, women’s issues, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes practical skills and concrete strategies. Sessions focus on identifying problems and learning tools to manage daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience in social work and community activism. That background shapes how she notices systemic factors affecting clients.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details for specific pricing information.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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