Dr. Claribel Perez

I understand how life circumstances and trauma can impact emotional well-being. If you're navigating a challenging situation or feeling that something is disrupting your quality of life, I'm here to help.

Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. My personal experiences and professional background have shaped my empathetic approach and commitment to empowering others. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience and a Certified Clinical Sex Therapist. Before dedicating my career to counseling, I spent over 30 years as a recognized High Impact Florida Teacher and served as an adjunct professor at UCF until my retirement in 2020.

I believe therapy works best when it's collaborative, interactive, and built on open communication. We'll work together to understand your concerns, identify your goals, and find approaches that best support your progress.

My clinical approaches include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), psychoeducation, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Reality Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and sex therapy. I specialize in addressing psychological barriers affecting women experiencing biological or trauma-related concerns. I tailor these approaches to each individual's needs, drawing on the work of Carl Rogers and Albert Bandura to support self-awareness, personal growth, and a stronger sense of self. I provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions through teletherapy to help you work toward meaningful, lasting change.

During our first session, we'll get to know each other, discuss what's bringing you to therapy, and explore your concerns and goals. Building trust is an important part of this process. From there, we'll work together to identify appropriate therapeutic strategies and develop a plan that supports your individual needs and goals.