Javi Perez, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Javi Perez

Javi Perez

(he/they)

LCSW
12 years of experience
Virtual

Hi! I'm a multi-cultural therapist with over 23 years of experience in social work. I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2012. I received my Master's Degree in social work from San Diego State University in 2004. I describe my therapy style as empathic, strengths-based, and person-centered. I live and work in California, and I have worked with very diverse clients and families throughout my years in social work. I help empower adults and older children to work through their traumas, find healing, and greater resiliency. I also love working with diverse clients, including the LGBTQ+ community.

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

In our first session together, we will spend some time getting to know each other, and I will be focused on your unique life journey and what brings you to therapy. In learning about your challenges, strengths, and goals, we will co-create meaningful next steps for you in the therapeutic space.

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

I think some of my greatest strengths as a therapist are showing up for my clients with compassion, authenticity, a growth mindset, and a non-judgmental stance.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and those with disabilities that are ready to heal their past traumas and re-claim their worth in society. I really enjoy seeing diverse clients succeed at their life goals, and I am always humbled to be a small part of supporting their journey of growth and empowerment.

About Javi Perez

Identifies as

Man

Specializes in

Trauma and PTSDADHDAnxietyDepression

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Motivational Interviewing

I often use MI interventions of empathy, open-ended questions, active listening, and summarizing to best understand each client's current situation and their readiness to move forward.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Solution-focused strategies such as coping, scaling, and preferred future questions are both great engagement and critical thinking interventions with my clients.