Andrew Perez, LCMHC

Andrew Perez is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with nine years of experience. He likes running, hiking, reading, and writing, and he brings a steady, down-to-earth presence to sessions. He works from North Carolina and speaks English during appointments.

Andrew has worked in a variety of settings, including a jail diversion program for teens, a residential evaluation hospital for children and adults, and community programs for at-risk youth and their families. That range of work shaped how he looks at problems and what practical steps he suggests. He pays attention to how identity, family patterns, and social connections shape daily life.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, alongside client-centered methods and existential ideas. In practice that means talking through unhelpful thoughts, noticing values, and building small routines that make life more manageable. He also uses measurement-based care to track progress over time.

Sessions often focus on strengths, interests, and daily habits. Andrew helps people notice what is working and set small goals to change what is not. He supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, grief, and career or life transitions.

Parents reading on a phone will find direct, simple guidance in session. Conversations tend to be practical and collaborative, with homework or short exercises when helpful. He works to make therapy feel like a clear series of steps toward better routines and clearer choices.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values. It focuses less on getting rid of thoughts and more on living a chosen life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down troubling thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts and teaches practical skills for changing them. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace and goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean trying a few ideas and adjusting based on what feels useful and realistic.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let someone use video or audio depending on what feels comfortable, and make it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in an online setting, helping people build routines and track progress over time.