Zerly Justiniano, LMFT

Therapist in California

Collaborative therapist focusing on practical change

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Strengths based
Bilingual English Spanish
20 years experience

About Zerly

Zerly Justiniano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Zerly speaks both English and Spanish and centers care on each person's strengths.

She believes clients know their own stories and brings a collaborative attitude to sessions. Zerly focuses on practical steps people can use between visits. She aims to make the first steps feel more manageable and supportive rather than overwhelming.

Across two decades of work she has supported people through loss, problems with attachment and abandonment, and issues tied to codependency or narcissistic relationships. She also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, workplace stress, multicultural concerns, and challenges common to young adults and women.

In sessions she listens for what matters most to the person and helps turn that into small, usable goals. She encourages clients to try concrete strategies and then refine them together. The goal is steady progress, not sudden change.

If someone wants to begin, they select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Evidence-based approaches and how they translate online

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety and stress, like breathing techniques, activity planning, and breaking problems into smaller steps; these tools help people cope day to day. Another approach concentrates on understanding attachment and relationship patterns, helping individuals see recurring dynamics and practice new ways of relating that reduce conflict and improve connection. These models are often short-term and goal-focused, and they can be adjusted to fit grief, workplace strain, or depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and needs. That collaborative planning includes trying approaches, reviewing what helps, and shifting strategies when needed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also let people meet from different locations without needing extra time to get to an office. For some conversations, shorter check-ins or phone-based visits can be useful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Ask about format details when you schedule so sessions match your daily routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Zerly focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, codependency, guilt and shame, and workplace or life-purpose issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach and helps people set small, practical goals. Sessions emphasize listening, problem-solving, and trying usable strategies between meetings.

What background does she bring to her work?

Zerly has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through loss, relationship challenges, and multicultural concerns. She emphasizes steady progress and skill-building.

Where is Zerly licensed and practicing?

She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Zerly?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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