Zirley Macias, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Zirley!

I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. I'm bilingual and provide support using approaches like CBT and DBT to help you make progress and feel better.

My focus

I work well with adults facing life transitions, social pressures, relationship issues, and boundary challenges. These often show up as anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma. I help you navigate these transitions, build skills, feel better about yourself, and develop a more realistic outlook on life.

My approach

I tailor my approach to your unique needs, drawing from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I help you identify cognitive distortions and transform unhelpful thoughts into realistic ones. Together, we'll discover new coping skills, find solutions to challenges, and process emotions in ways that support your goals.

My communication style

My style is calm, kind, personable, quirky, and accommodating. I want you to feel comfortable and safe talking about anything. You'll feel heard, validated, and supported throughout our work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to therapy began working with children and teens in the system who needed support. Over time, I discovered my passion for helping adults who are ready to do the work and want to see change. I'm naturally drawn to guiding people through difficult times and helping them become their best selves.

My goals for you

We'll partner to establish milestones you want to reach, whether short-term or long-term. This starts with building trust and getting comfortable with therapy. Over time, we'll work together to set goals and track your progress toward the changes you want to see.

Our first session

We'll spend most of our first session talking about how you've been feeling and what may have led to those feelings. It's about building an initial connection and helping me understand where we go from there. It's also your chance to see if we're a good fit.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Carelon Behavioral Health
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Zirley Macias