Nadia Maghsadi

Nadia Maghsadi is an LCPC practicing in Maryland who helps people manage anger and related concerns. She supports people facing family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction. Nadia also addresses relationship strain, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD in therapy conversations.

Nadia uses a warm, person-centered style in sessions. She aims to listen without judgment and to create space for honest talk. She combines that empathetic stance with practical work on unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach helps people reduce upsetting emotions and make clearer choices.

Her background includes work in inpatient hospital settings, juvenile detention centers, outpatient substance use treatment, domestic violence intervention programs, and the National Suicide Lifeline. She has provided family therapy to untangle complex family dynamics and has experience with sexual assault and problematic sexual behaviors.

Nadia describes herself as the child of Middle Eastern immigrants and brings attention to cultural background in therapy. She draws on mindfulness and breathing techniques from her yoga practice when requested. Sessions emphasize collaboration, honesty, and kindness while focusing on the goals each person brings.

She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Nadia has four years of clinical experience and practices in Maryland as an LCPC.

How Nadia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people feel heard so they can decide what to change. This approach is useful for anger, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Nadia helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practices skills to shift those thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce angry reactions and anxiety.

Mindfulness Therapy offers simple breathing and awareness exercises drawn from her yoga background. These techniques help with stress management, calming strong emotions, and building steadier responses over time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nadia collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan together as progress or new needs emerge.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer online work for access and convenience, while others move to in-person work when that option is available; Nadia will discuss what suits a person's routine and goals.