My name is Perla and I have been providing therapeutic services to individuals of ages 4 and older since 2017. I have been providing individual therapy to victims of crime, domestic violence and with open cases with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). In addition, I have worked in the correctional health care and hospital setting with individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD and substance abuse issues. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, it is important to allow you to have a safe space to share your narrative/experiences and provide you a different perspective in order for you to identify healthy coping skills to implement in your day to day life. As a therapist, it is important to help you understand how your experiences affect the way you feel and the decisions you make. Mi nombre es Perla y he brindado servicios terapéuticos a personas de 4 años en adelante desde 2017. He brindado terapia individual a víctimas de delitos, violencia doméstica y casos abiertos con el Departamento de Servicios para Niños y Familias (DCFS). Además, he trabajado en la atención médica correccional y en el entorno hospitalario con personas que sufren de ansiedad, depresión, duelo, trastorno de estrés postraumático y problemas de abuso de sustancias. Como terapeuta licenciado en matrimonio y familia, es importante permitirle tener un espacio seguro para compartir su narración/experiencias y brindarle una perspectiva diferente para que pueda identificar habilidades de afrontamiento saludables para implementar en su vida cotidiana. Como terapeuta, es importante ayudarlo a comprender cómo sus experiencias afectan la forma en que se siente y las decisiones que toma.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During our first session, we will get to know each other briefly and explore reasons for seeking therapy services. In addition, I will also explain what the therapy sessions will look like and let you ask any questions you might have.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have been working with people who suffer from severe depression and anxiety for about 5 years. Throughout my experience as an LMFT, I have realized that as people, we tend to be stuck on our past experiences or stuck on thinking about our future life. In order to live a more fulfilled life, we need to realize that living day to day, will give us a better perspective on our life and realize that the past/future are things we either can't change or have no control over in this moment. As your therapist, I will guide you in being more present and enjoy your life day to day.

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