Javi Perez
Hi! I'm a multi-cultural therapist with over 25 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'm a multi-cultural therapist with over 23 years of experience in social work.
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.
First session
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.
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.
Ideal clients
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. Also, clients who are willing to learn how to show vulnerability is very helpful in therapy sessions.
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.
Location
Virtual sessions