Zumrad Masar, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Zumrad Masar

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 5 days ago
18 years in practice

Somatic and relational therapy for individuals and couples navigating trauma, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Healing happens in relationships — with others and with ourselves. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in emotional patterns, overwhelmed by past experiences, or longing for deeper connection and stability. Therapy is not about fixing what’s broken — it’s about reconnecting with what’s already whole. My approach is trauma-informed, somatic, and relational, meaning we pay attention not only to thoughts and behaviors, but also to emotions, the body, and the early experiences that shape how we relate and cope today. Together, we gently explore what’s beneath the surface and create space for meaningful, lasting change. I work with people from diverse backgrounds and identities, with deep respect for culture, lived experience, and personal story. I bring a culturally attuned, compassionate presence into therapy and draw from trauma-focused, psychodynamic, family systems, and DBT-informed work. Each person and relationship is unique, and therapy is tailored to support healing in a way that feels safe, respectful, and effective. If you are seeking therapy that goes beyond coping skills and supports deeper emotional healing and connection, I invite you to reach out.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Russian, Other
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
MultiracialCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 11:00 am
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Substance Use
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Immigrants
  • People of color
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as queer
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Couples Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Dream Interpretation
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Energy Psychology
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Location

  • Art of Wellness Counseling

    Office Building

    215 Providence RoadChapel Hill, NC 27514

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$150 — $210per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Blue Value BCBS – North Carolina
  • Duke Select – North Carolina
  • Sliding scale
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Paypal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • CCS

    NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board

    20436, North Carolina

  • LCSW

    NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

    C010350, North Carolina

  • LCAS

    NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board

    2410, North Carolina

Certificates

  • Developmental Program

    Couples Institute

    I have completed 12 month of certification program to treat couples. That helped me understanding of couples dynamics and get the roadmap to treat issues where they start

Education

  • School of Social Work

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2009

    Concentration in Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

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