Monica Perez
Hello, I'm Monica Perez, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
I believe you are the expert on your story and will work at your pace while providing you with encouragement along the way.
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My approach is collaborative and personalized, allowing us to work together at a pace that feels comfortable while building practical coping skills, strengthening resilience, and creating meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to empower you to overcome obstacles, rediscover hope, and improve your overall mental health and well-being.
First session
During our first session, we'll begin by getting to know one another and creating a safe, comfortable space where you can share your concerns without judgment. I'll complete a comprehensive intake assessment to gain a better understanding of your current challenges, personal history, strengths, and what has brought you to therapy. Together, we'll identify your goals and develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. This plan will serve as a guide for our work together, helping us track your progress and ensure therapy remains focused on what matters most to you. You're welcome to ask questions at any time, and we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My goal is for you to leave our first session feeling heard, supported, and hopeful about the journey ahead.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to be themselves. I believe that every individual has unique strengths, and I strive to meet each client where they are while tailoring treatment to their specific needs, goals, and pace. I take a collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I focus on helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical coping skills they can use in their everyday lives. My goal is not only to help clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and life's challenges, but also to empower them to build resilience, increase self-confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change. I am committed to providing encouragement, accountability, and a therapeutic space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their journey.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are ready to better understand themselves, overcome life's challenges, and create meaningful change. I am best positioned to support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, work-related stress, and life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with difficult emotions, or navigating a significant change, I provide a compassionate and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. My ideal clients are those who are motivated to learn new coping skills, improve their emotional well-being, and work collaboratively toward their goals. You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy—whether you're taking your first step or returning to counseling, I'll meet you where you are. Together, we'll identify your strengths, build resilience, and develop practical strategies to help you manage challenges and create lasting, positive change.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and beliefs that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, or other life challenges. Through CBT, clients learn practical strategies to challenge negative thoughts, develop healthier coping skills, regulate emotions, and make positive behavioral changes. I tailor CBT interventions to each client's unique needs and goals, incorporating real-life examples and skills that can be applied outside of sessions. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping clients build confidence, improve daily functioning, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I incorporate mindfulness-based therapy to help clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment. Mindfulness encourages clients to stay present in the moment rather than becoming overwhelmed by worries about the future or regrets about the past. This approach can be especially helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and difficulty managing emotions. My approach integrates mindfulness techniques such as breathing exercises, grounding strategies, body awareness, and guided mindfulness practices into treatment when appropriate. These evidence-based skills help clients improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and respond to life's challenges with greater calm and resilience. I tailor mindfulness interventions to each client's comfort level and goals, creating a supportive environment where they can develop practical tools for lasting emotional well-being.
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Virtual sessions
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- TexasLicense 83748