Elide Gonzalez- Perez

I’m a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over six years of experience supporting individuals through some of life’s most challenging and meaningful transitions. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, maternal and perinatal mental health, traumatic birth experiences, NICU experiences, and medical trauma.

I have a particular passion for supporting parents and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum changes, pregnancy or infant loss, premature birth, and the emotional impact that can come with unexpected medical experiences. I also enjoy working with individuals who are learning to set boundaries, strengthen their relationships, rebuild confidence, and find their voice during difficult seasons of life.

My goal is to provide a space where you can show up as you are, feel genuinely heard, and know that you do not have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy.

My approach to therapy is warm, empowering, and participatory. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. I will listen and create space for you to process what you are experiencing, but I will also actively engage with you through thoughtful questions, reflection, feedback, and practical strategies.

I recognize that every person brings their own experiences, strengths, culture, relationships, and circumstances into the therapy room, so I tailor our work to what you need rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we can identify patterns, build healthier coping skills, strengthen boundaries and communication, and work toward changes that feel meaningful and realistic in your life.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another without the expectation that you need to share everything at once. I want you to feel comfortable, respected, and heard while we talk about what brought you to therapy, what has been happening in your life, and what you hope might be different moving forward.

We will begin identifying your goals for therapy and discussing how I can best support you. You can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you are encouraged to be yourself, ask questions, and move at a pace that feels comfortable. My hope is that you leave your first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer sense of what we can work toward together.