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Michelle Perez
LMHC

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

Starting therapy is a powerful step, and I would love to support you on your journey. I work with individuals facing everyday stressors, life transitions, or unresolved experiences from the past that may affect the present. I believe emotional health is just as important as physical health, and together we can create a holistic, collaborative treatment plan that fits your needs. I offer a warm, gentle, and nonjudgmental space and will meet you wherever you are in your process.

About Michelle

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

United Healthcare/Oxford/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Casual, Challenging, Holistic, Warm

Focus areas

Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Latine Community, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students

Years of Experience

3+
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Starting therapy is a powerful step, and I would love to support you on your journey.

License number

#13968

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MEd - Mental Health Counseling, Fordham University

Interests

Going to the beach as much as possible when the weather permits to listen to the ocean, hiking, walking or running, and spending time with my dog. I also enjoy culinary arts, comedy shows, and time with friends and family.