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Zeree Adams

Compassionate therapist guiding practical change

LMFT California

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Zeree

Zeree Adams is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California who brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression, and challenges related to self-esteem and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her approach treats clients as experts on their own lives while offering tools and guidance to build on existing strengths. Adams uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and systems-oriented approaches to help clients develop practical coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and improve day-to-day functioning.

She creates a supportive space for people navigating complex issues like attachment difficulties, body image concerns, caregiver stress, and co-morbid conditions. Her work emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and gradual steps toward more satisfying, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it helps people build concrete coping skills and make measurable changes in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to support people who struggle with intense emotions or unstable moods. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance practices that can reduce reactivity and improve stress management.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on progress and client feedback to ensure the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support between meetings. These formats make it easier to access care from many locations within California and allow clients to choose the communication style that fits their life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, along with a range of related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used?
The practice emphasizes collaborative, strengths-based work and uses evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and systems-oriented techniques.
How much clinical experience informs the work?
The therapist has 17 years of professional experience working with clients across a variety of mood, stress, and life-transition concerns.
What credentials and licensure are held?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 119683.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are available in English as the primary language of practice.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can work by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English