Accepted insurance & self-pay

Joy doesn't accept any insurers.

Check-out the out-of-pocket rates below.

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Joy

My practice—TherapyJoyZ—offers client-centered mental health services, including individual, couples, teen and family therapy as well as psychological and legal evaluations. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, and cultural adaptation, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

I'm committed to ethical, compassionate care seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. During the first session, I will perform a biopsychosocial assessment to determine our therapeutic fit. I use evidence-based therapy methods and follow professional and legal standards, ensuring each client receives safe, effective, and respectful mental health support.

I feel grateful to live and work in such an inspiring environment. The beauty of the ocean naturally encourages mindfulness, and through my blog, I share reflections gathered along this coastline. Visit www.therapyjoyz.com for new content, subscribe to emails for daily mindfulness, or to learn more about my services. I look forward to meeting with you.

"Joy Zembruski is a seasoned licensed marriage and family therapist LMFT and licensed professional clinical counselor LPCC as well as a proud UCLA Psychology alumna, fortunate to be based in the beautiful coastal towns of Southern California. Therapist Joy Z further serves as a psychological evaluator and is trained as an expert witness for legal purposes. Experienced and open to working with a diverse population in a variety of settings across the state of California and is certified to offer services in English and Spanish. "

Get to know Joy

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

I believe that all human beings have the capacity to achieve mental health!

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

During the first session I perform a biopsychosocial assessment where I identify client needs and therapeutic fit.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Since the first session I perform a biopsychosocial assessment to determine my client's needs and therapeutic fit.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAddiction, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Relationships, Self-Harming, Codependency, Dual Diagnosis, Impulse Control Disorders, Internet Addiction, Marital & Premarital, Mood Disorders, Panic Attack, Psychosis, Social Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Substance Use, Family Conflict

ApproachesInternal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Relational, Existential Therapy, Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal, Strength-Based Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic