- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- English and Spanish
About Zerly
Zerly Justiniano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience in California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Zerly speaks English and Spanish and frames therapy as a collaborative process that starts with the client's own strengths.
She works from the belief that people are the experts on their own lives and that they already carry resources to help them through hard times. Zerly supports clients as they name what matters, build on existing strengths, and practice new ways of coping. Sessions are practical and aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work supporting people through loss, painful relationship patterns, and the lasting effects of trauma. She also helps with concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and feelings of guilt or shame. Work and wellbeing issues and challenges faced by young adults are also part of her practice.
Zerly offers a calm, steady presence while helping people set realistic goals and small steps toward change. She encourages honest conversation about values, life purpose, and multicultural concerns that shape each person's experience. The goal is clearer choices and more usable coping skills for everyday life.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and availability.
Therapeutic methods and how they work online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and understanding patterns that keep problems going. One common approach focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and changing small behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression; this helps people manage worry and low mood by practicing new responses in daily life. Another frequently used method emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns so clients can improve how they relate to others and handle abandonment or codependency concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a client's needs, goals, and preferences and suggest approaches that fit those priorities. Decision-making is collaborative and can change as progress is made or goals shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can still use the same therapeutic techniques in remote sessions to help people build coping skills, clarify values, and address workplace or relationship stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Zerly typically address?
She helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related topics like abandonment and workplace issues.
What is her approach to therapy?
She treats therapy as a partnership and builds on a client's existing strengths to set practical goals and steps that can be used in daily life.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Zerly has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals on emotional and relational concerns across a range of life stages.
Where is she licensed and based?
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.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those within the therapist's supported region.
How much does her therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Zerly?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.