You don't have to have it all figured out, you just have to take the first step.


“Therapy is a place to not only be yourself, but to create yourself”

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Accepting clients Sept 1st 2026! (VIRTUALLY)

Zaraar Zahid, LCPC

Founder & Therapist at Third Culture Counseling (TCC)

The right client–therapist fit is one of the most important ingredients in effective therapy. Here’s what I have to say. When going through this website, think about how comfortable you feel with me, my voice, and my virtual presence. Think about whether my description of therapy and the therapeutic relationship resonates with you.

Many people come to therapy feeling stuck—repeating patterns in relationships, navigating major life changes, or carrying stress and self-doubt that have become difficult to manage alone. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and move toward meaningful change.

Licensed in Illinois

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Attachment

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Anxiety

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Behavior Change

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Trauma

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Relationships

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Identity & Adulthood

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Depression

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Couples & Partners

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Neglect & Early Parentification

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Life Transitions

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Sex

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Culture & Religion concerns

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Neurodivergence

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LGBTQIA+

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Attachment ✳︎ Anxiety ✳︎ Behavior Change ✳︎ Trauma ✳︎ Relationships ✳︎ Identity & Adulthood ✳︎ Depression ✳︎ Couples & Partners ✳︎ Neglect & Early Parentification ✳︎ Life Transitions ✳︎ Sex ✳︎ Culture & Religion concerns ✳︎ Neurodivergence ✳︎ LGBTQIA+ ✳︎