Krystal Perez

I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist who works with adolescents and Latinx young adults in NYC navigating anxiety, depression, and big life transitions—especially when family expectations, cultural values, and personal needs feel hard to balance.

Many of the people I work with are used to being the responsible one, the strong one, or the one who’s “doing fine” on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed or stuck on the inside. Sometimes feeling torn between who they are and who they’re expected to be. Therapy can be a space where you don’t have to hold it all together or explain yourself. Its a space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and start taking care of yourself without guilt. I already understand how much culture and family can shape what you’re carrying.

I bring over six years of experience into my work, but what matters most to me is creating a genuine, supportive connection.

My approach is collaborative and client-centered, and I move at your pace. Together, we work on understanding your emotions, building healthier coping skills, and helping you feel more confident and grounded in who you are and where you’re going.

My work is collaborative and practical. I use CBT and trauma-informed approaches to help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and past experiences influence the present, while also building coping skills that can be used in everyday life. As an eclectic therapist, I tailor our work to your needs—whether that means focusing on anxiety management, processing difficult experiences, or navigating family and cultural dynamics.

Our work is collaborative and moves at your pace, with a balance of reflection, skill-building, and support.

Our first session is about connection — a space for you to feel heard, supported, and understood. We’ll take time to talk about what brings you here, what you hope for, how I can best support you as we begin working together, and answer any questions you might have. There’s no rush or pressure — this time is for you to go at your own pace as we start building a trusting, collaborative relationship.