Therapist profile
Kari Perez, LCPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Kari
Kari Perez is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, parenting concerns, and self-esteem. Kari also lists experience with LGBT concerns, grief, eating issues, ADHD, and life transitions.
She completed a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and spent four years in a long-term residential program supporting adults with co-occurring addiction and mental health needs. That work gave her regular experience with substance use and the practical skills people need to manage daily life.
Kari has provided both virtual and in-person outpatient care. Her background includes working with adults, children, and teenagers in prior roles, and she often helps people with motivation, coping skills, and behavioral changes.
Her approach is multi-modal. She draws on several methods to find what fits each person and situation. In sessions she treats the client as the expert on their own experience and works as a partner to understand what matters most.
Typical work with Kari focuses on setting clear goals and practicing concrete skills between meetings. She uses strategies from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address emotional regulation, addictive behaviors, communication problems, and parenting strain.
People who are juggling family demands, recovering from substance use, or coping with mood and anxiety often seek her help. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats directly through the site.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and values. It means the therapist listens closely, reflects what the client says, and supports people in making their own choices. This approach helps when someone wants guidance without feeling directed.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and between-session tasks to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address addictive behaviors. Sessions often include homework like tracking thoughts or testing out new behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. It is useful for strong mood swings, anger, or difficulty managing urges. Skills practice can be woven into regular sessions and brief check-ins as needed.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Kari will help figure out what fits based on the issues, goals, and what feels doable in daily life. The method can change as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around parenting and household routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps keep momentum while managing busy family life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief, and related issues such as body image and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a multi-modal approach and pulls methods that fit the person and situation. Sessions focus on practical goals and skill practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience, including four years in a long-term residential facility supporting adults with co-occurring addiction and mental health needs.
Is she a licensed professional and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland.
Can she work with people who do not live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered online or in person.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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