Zacarias Counseling

Zacarias Counseling is a mental health counselor in Millbrae, California, providing individual psychotherapy for adults, with a specialized focus on Latinx individuals, particularly women aged 18 to 40. The practice offers virtual sessions across California and Nevada, as well as in-person therapy at its Millbrae office. Services include trauma-informed care, anxiety and depression treatment, and EMDR therapy, with options for intensive treatment and sliding scale fees. The therapist, Veronica Zacarias, LCSW, is a bilingual, bicultural clinician with over ten years of experience, trained in social-justice and person-centered approaches. She draws from her background in Latinx identity and cultural resilience, offering a culturally grounded space for healing. Clients praise her compassionate, direct, and nonjudgmental presence, with strong reviews reflecting her ability to foster deep emotional connection and personal growth.

Zacarias Counseling operates from a framework that challenges dominant Western psychological models and emphasizes decolonizing therapy. The practice integrates somatic and trauma-informed methods, with a commitment to supporting clients in identifying their own strengths and goals. Veronica Zacarias, licensed in California, holds a Master’s in Social Work from San Jose State University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her professional journey includes work in county mental health, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems, with a consistent focus on serving Latinx families and first-generation individuals navigating identity, relationships, and systemic barriers.

The practice is located at 475 El Camino Real in Millbrae, situated just a short walk from Green Hills Creek and within a quarter-mile of the US Post Office - Millbrae Branch and The UPS Store. Nearby landmarks include the Officer David J. Chetcuti memorial and the Peninsula Art Studio, both about 0.2 miles away. The office lies directly on El Camino Real, a major thoroughfare in the region.

Zacarias Counseling maintains strong digital visibility, with well-documented information across online platforms and a website that search engines can read clearly and efficiently. This consistency enhances accessibility for individuals seeking culturally responsive mental health care.

The practice stands out in Millbrae’s mental health landscape by centering Latinx experiences and offering specialized, trauma-informed care that honors cultural identity and resilience.