Geri Zuniga, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Geri!

I provide individual therapy to adults navigating depression, anxiety, and grief. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with a person-centered framework, creating a therapeutic environment that promotes healing, growth, and resilience. I'm committed to supporting you through emotional challenges and discovering pathways toward well-being.

My focus

My ideal client is an adult navigating emotional challenges such as grief, anxiety, or depression. They may be experiencing a life transition, coping with loss, or feeling overwhelmed by persistent worry or sadness. What they share in common is a readiness—or even just a quiet hope—for change, healing, and self-understanding.

My approach

You enter a calm, private space with no pressure to be anything other than yourself. We'll start with what you're feeling—your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. From there, we'll explore patterns influencing your emotional world and gently question overwhelming thoughts.

My communication style

My style is direct, honest, and deeply respectful. Clients can expect clarity, candor, and thoughtful feedback. I believe healing begins with truth—honest reflection delivered with compassion. I ask meaningful questions, offer clear guidance, and meet each person with warmth and genuine presence.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey has been shaped by a deep desire to support people through life's most difficult moments. I work with adults facing grief, anxiety, and depression. I've learned that healing comes from honest connection, careful listening, and building trust one conversation at a time.

My goals for you

We'll start by identifying what's most important to you—feeling more confident, managing anxiety, or working through grief. We'll look at thinking patterns that might be holding you back and learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts. We'll also explore meaningful coping skills you can use daily.

Our first session

We'll start by getting to know each other: I'll invite you to share what brought you here and what you're hoping for. I'll ask questions to understand your experiences, emotions, and goals, always at your pace. This session is about learning your story and creating a foundation built on trust.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Mental Health and Military Social Work from University of Southern California and a Master of Social Work (MSW) Mental health / Military SW from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Geri Zuniga