Zenaida Matos Fisher, LCSW — Therapist in North Carolina

Hi there, I'm Zenaida!

Starting therapy is courageous, and I honor you for it. I help adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth struggles, or life transitions. Using a client-centered, culturally responsive approach rooted in CBT, I create a safe, inclusive space where you feel heard, empowered, and equipped to grow.

My focus

Feeling unseen, overwhelmed, or stuck? I work with individuals who feel overlooked, including those impacted by trauma, high-functioning anxiety, and cultural stress. Whether building coping skills or exploring your story with compassion, we'll develop a personalized plan supporting your healing and resilience.

My approach

I use evidence-based practices, primarily cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to help clients challenge unhelpful thoughts and patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools for change. This work is active and collaborative—we'll work together to identify what's holding you back and create a roadmap toward your goals.

My communication style

I offer a warm, direct, and supportive space where you can speak freely and be met with respect. My clients describe me as both nurturing and straightforward. I'll listen actively, ask thoughtful questions, and challenge you when needed, always with care and encouragement.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist to help others find strength, healing, and hope, especially those who have felt invisible or misunderstood. I'm deeply committed to uplifting individuals who carry emotional wounds in silence. This work is not just my profession, it's my purpose.

My goals for you

We'll clarify what matters most to you, whether it's reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, or healing from trauma, and work toward it step by step. Your goals may evolve, and that's okay. Therapy is a dynamic process, and I'll be here to walk alongside you through it all.

Our first session

Our first session is about connection. I'll ask about your story, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to gain from it. I'll also answer any questions you have so you feel confident moving forward. Together, we'll begin to build a space that's just for you where healing can begin.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Christian Counseling

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 28 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Florida Atlantic University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Zenaida Matos Fisher