Andrew Perez , LCMHC

Andrew Perez, LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), brings a thoughtful, strengths-focused approach to therapy. He enjoys staying active outside of work, with hobbies that include running, hiking, reading, and writing, and he places high value on family and travel. Over the course of his career he has worked in diverse settings, including a jail diversion program for teens, a residential evaluation hospital serving children and adults, and community-based programs supporting at-risk children, teens, and their families.

Andrew views identity as central to wellbeing, considering how biology, spiritual beliefs, family dynamics, and social connections shape a person’s sense of self. He emphasizes the role of thoughts and perspective in reaching personal goals, and he integrates interventions from Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients build practical skills. His practice is informed by a variety of treatment models, such as Adlerian individual counseling, client-centered therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, collaborative problem-solving, acceptance and commitment therapy, and existential therapy, and he supports care with measurement-based methods and insights from neuroscience.

In therapy he collaborates with clients to identify strengths, interests, and daily routines that can be strengthened, while also targeting areas of struggle with skill-building and structured interventions designed to support lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrew Perez integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered principles to help clients navigate challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and other difficulties, and teaches practical skills to change those patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying values and building psychological flexibility, helping people respond to difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action. Client-centered therapy creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, fostering self-exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrew works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts strategies over time based on what resonates and what produces progress.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in a variety of formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to continue from different locations, and make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.