Zina Adi, MS, LPC
I know I am not a superhero, and even superheroes can’t save everyone.
Bio
The classic answer you hear when you ask someone why they chose this line of work is that they want to help people. And, while that sounds cliche, it is the first decision I made, at the young age of 12, to push me into choosing a fulfilling career. As I grew up my love for understanding people, creating connections, and making a difference in people’s lives became my drive in deciding that I want to be a mental health counselor.
I began my research into mental health while I was an undergrad at the University of North Texas majoring in psychology and researching neurofeedback and how sleep can affect your cognitive reactions. The science was fascinating, but I wanted more authentic relationships with the people I was speaking to. The biggest drive toward my career in counseling is my desire to want to stop all the horrible things in the world that happen to people. However, I know I am not a superhero, and even superheroes can’t save everyone. So, with counseling, I can try to help people heal, create life-long coping skills, and model a healthy and positive relationship.
After attending Texas Woman’s University for graduate school, I found that I have a passion for working with people from all different cultural backgrounds; especially people from middle eastern cultures as I also identify as an Arab-American Muslim. I have worked with teens, adults, and people living with depression, anxiety, abusive relationships, grief, and many more. I get asked every day if I love my work and my answer is always yes.
The practical details
Pronouns: she/her
Sees clients: Colleyville · Online
Ages: Ages 18+
Languages: العربية Arabic
With insurance: $0–$50 typical copay
Without insurance: $180 — private pay
In network with: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna/Evernorth, Curative, Magellan, UMR, UnitedHealthcare
What Zina works with
EMDR
Trauma & PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Grief & loss
Cultural identity
Women's issues
LGBTQIA+ affirming
How Zina works
EMDR
CBT
DBT
Solution-Focused
Person-Centered
Education & credentials
M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling — Texas Woman's University, 2021
B.A., Psychology — University of North Texas, 2018
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Texas
Additional training
EMDR Trained
Zina’s quote
“You have permission to rest. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken. You do not have to try and make everyone happy. For now, take time for yourself. It's time to replenish.”
— Alyse Rurian
Zina as a child