- Guilt and shame support
- Stress and depression
- English and Spanish
About Lilian
Lilian Zulewski is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, depression, and coping with life changes. She speaks English and Spanish.
Lilian focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She encourages people to name what feels heavy and to try small changes that shift how they cope day to day. Sessions emphasize clear communication and realistic next steps rather than abstract theory.
She also helps people facing guilt and shame, problems with control, isolation, or questions about life purpose. Lilian talks through communication patterns and decision points so clients can notice options they may have missed. For panic or social anxiety she supports paced exposure to feared situations alongside breathing and grounding tactics.
Her approach aims to reduce the power of painful thoughts and to build habits that support steadier moods and clearer relationships. Lilian invites people to test different ways of responding and to track what works. Progress is discussed in concrete terms, with adjustments made as needed.
People who prefer direct feedback and step-by-step planning may find this style helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online flow.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Two evidence-based techniques commonly used for anxiety and panic are exposure-based work and skills training. Exposure involves gentle, repeated steps toward situations that cause fear so the intensity of panic or social anxiety lessens over time. Skills training focuses on concrete tools such as breathing and grounding exercises, which help manage acute symptoms and make it easier to practice new behaviors.For feelings like guilt and shame, cognitive-oriented work helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test whether they match reality. Behavioral experiments and communication practice help shift everyday habits so actions align more with current values. The therapist and client decide together which approaches feel most useful based on the client's goals and preferences.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a workday, reducing travel time, and choosing shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats can make it easier to focus without being on camera or to schedule sessions around daily responsibilities. The therapist will discuss which arrangements best fit your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, control issues, and loneliness.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name those feelings and notice how they affect choices and relationships. The work focuses on practical steps and small behavioral changes rather than only talking about the past.
What is her background and experience?
She holds four years of professional experience working with adult concerns such as panic, social anxiety, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes clear communication and actionable strategies.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a California LMFT. Her practice is based in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.