Claudia Perez

Claudia Perez-Barragan, LPC is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families and couples navigate life's most difficult challenges. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and professional backgrounds, providing compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors each person's unique story and strengths. She also holds her certification in substance abuse counseling.

Claudia specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, domestic violence, and life transitions. She has extensive experience supporting Spanish-speaking individuals recognizing the emotional impact that cultural adjustment, acculturation, family separation, identity, and language barriers can have on mental health. She is committed to creating a welcoming environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to heal.

Using a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, Claudia partners with clients to build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and foster lasting emotional well-being. She believes that meaningful change begins with a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe to explore their experiences without judgment.

If you are looking for faith based services Claudia embraces a holistic view of wellness that recognizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit. For clients who desire faith to be part of their therapeutic journey, she also offers Christian counseling, thoughtfully integrating evidence-based therapy with Christian principles in a way that respects each individual's beliefs and values if requested.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, relationship difficulties, or the challenges of adjusting to a new culture or life stage, Claudia is dedicated to helping you find hope, healing, and renewed confidence. Her goal is to help every client feel supported as they move toward greater emotional health, stronger relationships, and a more fulfilling life.