Joel Zamora, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Joel!

I am a Spanish-speaking therapist who helps adolescents and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relational issues. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can trust and open up about their experiences.

My focus

My client focus has been working with first and second-generation Spanish-speaking adolescents, adults, and their families. This includes adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, school issues, self-harm/SI, and cultural issues. I also work with adults of any cultural background struggling with depression, anxiety, divorce, or parenting.

My approach

My approach is client-centered, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I work with CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused modalities, however, I adjust to your needs rather than forcing a specific modality. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the strongest agent for meaningful work and positive results.

My communication style

I strive to create a safe interpersonal environment that models a healthy therapeutic relationship. Working with me, you will feel heard, understood, and appropriately challenged to meet your therapeutic goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I found my passion for Therapy based on personal experiences and a couple of professional role models who lit that passion for understanding and helping others. The more clinical experience I gained the more I wanted to help the underserved Spanish-speaking population get access to quality mental health services.

My goals for you

I work with you to develop goals collaboratively using the SMART method. I also offer evidence-based measures to track your progress throughout therapy.

Our first session

Clients can expect to feel a sense of relief because, after all, starting therapy services can be quite anxiety-provoking in and of itself. Our first session would include listening and understanding what has brought you into therapy, what has happened prior to starting therapy with me, and what you would like for therapy to assist with.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Oppositional Defiance

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Health Net of California
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) from San Francisco State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Joel Zamora