- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Evidence-based techniques
About Nadia
Nadia Grissom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, family matters, grief, and self-esteem difficulties. Nadia lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus.
Nadia helps people facing life transitions and emotional challenges. She focuses on practical ways to manage anxiety and build clearer self-understanding. Sessions involve talking through current problems and developing everyday strategies that can be used between meetings.
Her work often addresses communication problems, attachment and abandonment issues, and the strain that comes from divorce or separation. She also supports people dealing with pregnancy and childbirth concerns, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Nadia notes women’s issues as a recurring theme in her practice.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions. That can mean practicing new reactions to social situations, building confidence for speaking up, or learning skills to cope with intense emotions. The emphasis is on skills people can try right away.
People who prefer clear, practical steps and conversational pacing may find this approach useful. Nadia encourages exploration of personal history when it helps make sense of present struggles. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking so they know what options are available.
Approaches and how they fit with online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are at the center of Nadia's work. One common approach involves skills training for managing anxiety and intense emotions. That means learning specific exercises and practicing them between sessions to reduce reactivity and increase coping options.Another approach focuses on attachment-related patterns. This looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and responding to others, and it helps people try new ways of relating in social situations that feel threatening.
Choosing the right approach is something the therapist and client do together. Nadia will discuss options, try strategies in session, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds most helpful. That collaborative process aims to match methods to the client's goals and preferences.
Confirm the supported session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins on high-stress days, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills between sessions in real-life settings and bring those experiences back into the work with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Nadia works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, family matters, grief, and self-esteem. She also focuses on social anxiety and related interpersonal challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and skills-focused. Sessions aim to identify practical strategies for managing emotions and improving everyday interactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for clients located within the therapist's permitted region.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees should be confirmed before scheduling.
What do I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.