Licensed to practice in California. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and 10 more.

Victoria Zal

(she/her)

LMFT, 9 years of experience

Often rebooked

Solution oriented
Intelligent
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

About me

As a therapist, I bring warmth, compassion, and authenticity to every session. Along with my clinical training, my lived experience as a mother, immigrant, and someone who has navigated parenting and divorce allows me to support clients with empathy and understanding. I work with individuals facing relationship challenges, life transitions, ADHD, autism, men's mental health, aging, anxiety, and self-esteem. My approach is trauma-informed, somatic, and collaborative, integrating EMDR with practical strategies to help you heal, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. I provide a neurodivergence-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first step is getting to know you - understanding what brings you in, discussing your concerns and goals, and creating a plan that best supports your needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I approach each session with curiosity, compassion, and genuine respect for your unique experiences. Together, we'll build on your strengths, work through challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with young adults, and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to make meaningful changes in their lives and relationships. Many of my clients seek support for anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting, and feeling more connected to themselves and others. My approach is tailored to your needs, integrating EMDR with somatic, psychodynamic, relational (RLT), cognitive behavioral (CBT), and talk therapy to support lasting healing and growth.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Self Esteem

Other specialties

ADHD

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

EMDR

EMDR helps process and heal difficult memories by using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. In practice, EMDR can be used to reduce the emotional impact of past experiences that control/effect the present.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT approach is used to help identify and change negative thought patterns that affect their emotions and behaviors; to develop healthier thinking habits and coping strategies to improve daily lives.

Psychodynamic

I use the psychodynamic approach to help clients explore how past experiences and unconscious thoughts, influence their current feelings and behaviors. In practice, I guide clients to gain insight into patterns and emotions, which supports deeper self-understanding and lasting change.

Somatic

I integrate somatic therapy by helping clients tune into bodily sensations, movement, and nervous system responses to gently process emotions and trauma, not just talk about them. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and paced to build safety and self-regulation, using the body as a resource for insight and healing.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I prioritize creating a safe, empathetic, and a non-judgmental space for clients feel fully accepted and understood. I focus on active listening and unconditional positive regard, allowing clients to explore their thoughts and feelings of their own pace. In practice, I use this approach to empower individuals to access the inner resources and move towards person growth and self-actualization.

, 30 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

June 2, 2026

She helps me with her explanations and she’s very fun to talk with

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 7 with Victoria

April 22, 2026

Open minded, understanding, solution focused, authentic, and a great educator

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Victoria

November 24, 2025

Victoria is an amazing listener who is able to understand my perspective/others and the challenges of communication encountered. It is always a joy to share my experiences in life with her and find her opinion/ input to be very helpful. 🤍

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 15 with Victoria