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Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez

Empowering, practical therapy rooted in CBT

LMHC Florida

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Dr.Claribel

Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez draws on two decades of clinical experience to offer practical, evidence-informed care rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside humanistic principles.

Background and approach

She is an LMHC practicing in Florida and frames treatment around building a collaborative therapist-client relationship that highlights strengths and personal values. Her work aims to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts, develop coping skills, and pursue realistic goals that support improved daily functioning and well-being.

Her approach is described as caring, structured, and supportive, with attention to education and skill-building. Sessions begin with focused listening to understand the client’s current situation and priorities, followed by jointly developed goals that can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Over the course of therapy she integrates CBT tools with elements of client-centered and mindfulness-informed practice to address concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, parenting challenges, anger, and coping with life changes. Dr.

Perez also works with a range of additional concerns including chronic illness and pain, body image issues, aging and geriatric topics, communication and family problems, grief related to divorce or separation, and feelings of isolation or lack of life purpose. Her style emphasizes empowerment, practical strategies, and ongoing collaboration to help clients move toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Perez often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and to develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening, validation, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship to support personal insight and growth. These approaches work together to address both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns that affect daily functioning.

Finding the right blend of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That partnership guides how sessions are structured and which tools are prioritized, and goals are revisited and adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into busy lives, and they allow the therapist and client to work together on skills, problem solving, and behavioral experiments between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Perez address?
Her practice focuses on a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and solution-focused elements to help clients develop skills and reframe unhelpful thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience to her work, using that background to offer structured, supportive care and practical tools for change.
Where is Dr. Perez licensed to practice?
She holds the credential FL LMHC MH21629 and provides services while based in Florida.
Does she offer therapy in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English; she does not list additional language options and is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
She provides multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English