- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment issues
About Zerly
Zerly Justiniano is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She communicates in English and Spanish and is based in California.
Zerly approaches sessions believing each person knows their own story and already carries strengths to draw on. She listens for what matters most to the client and helps turn concerns into specific, manageable steps. Conversations focus on practical ways to reduce distress and rebuild routines that feel sustainable.
She has long experience helping people navigate attachment and abandonment wounds, codependency patterns, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Workplace stress and questions about life purpose also come up frequently in her practice. Zerly talks with clients about how past hurts affect current relationships and daily functioning.
Sessions often include talking through recurring patterns, clarifying goals, and practicing small behavior changes that can open space for different choices. She helps young adults and other clients who are weighing relationship decisions or reassessing priorities after major life transitions. Zerly offers direct feedback and collaborative planning rather than vague reassurance.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward conversation about what is getting in the way and what concrete next steps might look like. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in counseling include approaches that focus on understanding relationship patterns and techniques that help reduce anxiety through concrete behavioral changes. Work on attachment and abandonment looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions and helps people try new ways of relating that feel safer and more effective. Behavioral strategies for anxiety and depression emphasize small, doable actions such as adjusting daily routines, practicing brief coping skills, and testing unhelpful beliefs in real life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs and goals. That means together they try methods, check what works, and shift plans based on feedback and progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Different formats can also support quieter conversations, shorter check-ins on hectic days, or more extended sessions when time permits. Ask about the available formats when scheduling to match the approach and session length to practical life needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency, life purpose, and workplace issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She listens for the client's priorities and breaks goals into manageable steps. Sessions emphasize practical changes and clarifying what matters next.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relationship difficulties.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is an LMFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing during sign up.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.