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Peri Abel
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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In my practice, I strive to empathically attune to each client, offering an intuitive and body-aware approach with a grounded, practical style. I’m passionate about working with clients experiencing the effects of developmental trauma, attachment wounds, and complex PTSD. I provide a supportive space to move beyond survival patterns, ease overwhelm, and reconnect with your authentic self. Treatment is tailored to your unique needs, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth.

About Peri

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Calming, Creative, Engaging, Holistic, Warm

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Students

Years of Experience

7+
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Treatment is tailored to your unique needs, fostering healing, resilience, and personal growth.

License number

#110815

Approaches

  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpenteria, CA Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 1 (CCTP): Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma 5 CEUs Training - Polyvagal Informed Therapy Master Class with Deb Dana LCSW with Stephen Porges, PhD 4 CEUs Training - Polyvagal Theory in Action 9 CEUs Training - Foundations in Somatic Therapy for Trauma: 9 Key Techniques for Effective Body-Based Therapy 6.5 CEUs Training - Somatic Therapy to Tame Survival Response and Heal Implicit Trauma Memories

Interests

I'm passionate about exploring a wide range of dance forms and actively studying and practicing several of them. I also enjoy traveling, spending quality time with friends, and immersing myself in reading and lifelong learning.

License details

Peri Abel,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#110815 (exp December 2026)