Hello, I’m Maria Fernanda Perez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked in a helping capacity for over 18 years. I specialize in working with violence and trauma survivors, teens, adults who have experienced challenges in their lives. I support couples and families who desire to develop a deeper connection to their body. For many of my clients this looks like symptoms of high sensitivity, anxiety, depression, and trauma interfering with their ability to connect with themselves. My traditional mental health background has given me a solid foundation in helping others to better finding their inner self.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Client's will learn to understand where their trauma may be rooted in. My goal is to help you create a loving connection and understanding of yourself. I can help you identify areas of challenges that may need a deeper understanding, balance, self-love, and most important recognizing negative transgenerational patterns.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Family/Marital Therapy Art Therapy Attachment-Based Chairwork Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Coaching Court Evaluations Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Existential Family Systems
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have been working in the area of childhood trauma. I have a real sense of connection with childhood work, as I myself, have gone through my own journey. I have helped individuals work through their own trauma and develop the skills to re-parent themselves.