
BREAK FREE from Surviving to Building a Life Worth Living
My mission is to empower you on your journey towards personal growth and well-being. I believe that EVERYONE should be able to thrive in the life they live. Discover the solution that works for you. Trauma-informed therapy, or accessible tools for mind-body wellness through gamification, podcasts, workshops & mental health education.
While I welcome anyone willing to put in the work, I specialize in working with minorities, women, and specifically, people of color.
Effective Trauma-Specialized Therapy
You’re In the Right Place If:
If You’ve Experienced:
✔ Family conflict or instability
✔ Exposure to violence or unsafe environments
✔ Unhealthy or toxic relationships
✔ Emotional neglect or abandonment
✔ Constant pressure to “push through” without support
Signs You Need Nervous System Healing:
✔ Always on edge or easily overwhelmed
✔ Feeling stuck & repeating the same patterns
✔ Avoiding emotions, people, or situations
✔ Struggling to set boundaries or feel safe in relationships
✔ Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
I use EMDR and Somatic Practices to help my clients develop self-awareness, create a life worth living, and build healthier relationships. Healing requires real work, real change, and real transformation—not just surface-level solutions.
If you're ready to create lasting change, I’m here to help.
SPECIALIZATIONS
I Don’t Just Know About Trauma, I LIVED it
Joselyn Zambrana, LCSW
Certified Trauma Professional
I don’t guide people through anything I haven’t personally put in the work to understand. Healing isn’t just theory—it’s lived experience. As a Spanish-Speaking Afro-Latina, veteran, mother, and wife, my journey is deeply personal, and my work is rooted in both professional expertise and real-life struggles. Growing up, the chaos of emotions and constant change was my normal. Mental health was not valued in my culture as a Puerto Rican woman. There was a constant dance in my life between wanting to be loved and seen, and the desire to cease existing. The grip of abuse was overwhelming and seeped through both my personal and professional life. It destroyed my relationships, the connection I had with myself, and my ability to see others' pain, as I could only see my own.
“I don’t guide people through anything I haven’t personally put in the work to understand. Healing isn’t just theory—it’s lived experience.“
I only knew how to exist through achievements, so I achieved. I joined the military and graduated top of my class, went to grad school, and did my absolute best to be the ‘perfect person’. The perfect wife—only to get a divorce; the perfect soldier—only to get sexually assaulted; the perfect mother—only to find out I had PTSD and could not connect with my children; the perfect daughter—only to rid myself of all boundaries at the expense of my needs and wants. Perfection gave me stress & stress cost me. It cost me my physical health, my mental health, and my relationships. Perfection also gifted me anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, irritability, and having unrealistic expectations of myself and those around me.
“Stress cost me. It cost me my physical health, my mental health, and my relationships.”
Then I learned. I learned to build a life worth living. I went to therapy and, ironically, became a therapist. I was able to heal the wounds that defined me. I also learned how these wounds impacted myself and those around me. I then saw that I was privileged enough to get therapy, and those who need it the most often do not have representation in this field - someone who looks like them, understands them, and has been in their shoes. This is for you—for those who have walked the path of pain and have given up hope; for those who want help but have no idea where to start; for the parent that is spread thin but wants to connect with their children; for those with strained relationships because sometimes... you just can’t, even when you want to.
“For the lost, the brokenhearted, the marginalized, this is for you. May you too learn how to build a life worth living.”
Client Testimonials About EMDR & Somatic Practices
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am available Monday through Friday during the following hours:
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
I do not offer evening or weekend appointments. -
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a scientifically backed therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories more effectively. By using bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows the brain to process stuck experiences, reducing their emotional charge.
How is EMDR different from traditional talk therapy?
Unlike traditional talk therapy, which can take years to work through trauma, EMDR accelerates the healing process by directly targeting how memories are stored in the brain. Many people experience significant relief in fewer sessions compared to talk therapy alone.
Is EMDR effective?
Yes! Research shows that EMDR is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD and trauma. Studies indicate that it can provide relief in as few as 6-12 sessions, helping the brain naturally process and resolve distressing memories.
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Somatic therapy focuses on the mind-body connection, recognizing that trauma doesn’t just exist in your thoughts—it lives in your body. Instead of only talking about what happened, somatic work helps you release stored tension, regulate your nervous system, and feel safer in your body.
How does trauma affect the body?
When we experience trauma, our nervous system often gets stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode. This can lead to chronic tension, anxiety, dissociation, and even physical symptoms. Somatic therapy helps reset the nervous system, allowing you to move from survival mode to a state of balance.
How does somatic therapy help with healing?
Somatic practices help release stored trauma, regulate emotions, and rebuild a sense of safety in your body. It’s about feeling better, not just thinking differently.
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Not at this time because insurance companies often delay or refuse payment, dictate treatment plans, and change policies that impact my ability to provide quality care. Private pay allows you to receive therapy without restrictions, ensuring personalized and effective treatment.
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✔ Individual Sessions: $100 per session (45-55 minutes)
✔ Couples Sessions: $125 per session (45-55 minutes)
✔ Initial Intake Session: $125 (includes a full psychosocial assessment, which requires additional time) -
If you’re interested in working together, here’s how to begin:
✓Schedule a Consultation – A 15-minute consultation call for free to discuss your needs and determine if we’re a good fit.
✓ Book an Intake Session – If we move forward, you’ll start with a comprehensive psychosocial assessment ($125) to guide our work together.
✓Ongoing Therapy – Weekly or biweekly sessions based on your needs. -
I provide telehealth sessions for Texas residents only. This allows for greater flexibility, eliminates commute stress, and ensures access to care from the comfort of your home.
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I understand that not everyone can afford private therapy, which is why I offer accessible resources at no cost through the Zaiyari Wellness App.
✔ Workshops & Free Tools – Access educational workshops and resources designed to support your healing journey.
✔ Self-Help Tools & Games – Interactive exercises, guided activities, and reflection tools to help you process emotions and build coping skills.
✔ Create a Free Account – Join the Zaiyari Wellness App to explore these resources at your own pace, with no financial commitment.I believe healing should be accessible to everyone, and this platform is my way of bridging the gap for those who may not be ready or able to invest in therapy right now.