Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez, LMHC
Licensed mental health counselor supporting healing and growth
- CBT and humanistic approaches
- Collaborative goal setting
- Video phone and chat sessions
About Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez
Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez welcomes people who are navigating existential and emotional challenges and acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help. She invites others to address her as Dr. Claire and practices as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida; she is also a Certified Clinical Sex Therapist and a retired English teacher with 30 years of service as well as a retired UCF adjunct professor.
Her counseling style has been recognized as caring, structured, resourceful, supportive, and empathic. She emphasizes building a collaborative relationship and drawing on each person’s strengths to address current concerns while fostering a healthier, more integrated sense of self. Her work aims to support personal empowerment, self-actualization, and greater life satisfaction.
Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic and psycho-educational elements, helping people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts, learn practical skills, and gain clearer insight into patterns that maintain distress. In early sessions she prioritizes listening and understanding the individual’s situation, then partners with them to create goals tailored to their needs; those goals can be adjusted over time based on progress and changing priorities.
Overall, her approach is non-judgmental and collaborative, offering emotional support, practical strategies, and guidance toward healing and growth. She affirms the significance of the first step in starting therapy and remains committed to providing tools and insights that support each person’s therapeutic goals.
Her counseling style has been recognized as caring, structured, resourceful, supportive, and empathic. She emphasizes building a collaborative relationship and drawing on each person’s strengths to address current concerns while fostering a healthier, more integrated sense of self. Her work aims to support personal empowerment, self-actualization, and greater life satisfaction.
Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic and psycho-educational elements, helping people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts, learn practical skills, and gain clearer insight into patterns that maintain distress. In early sessions she prioritizes listening and understanding the individual’s situation, then partners with them to create goals tailored to their needs; those goals can be adjusted over time based on progress and changing priorities.
Overall, her approach is non-judgmental and collaborative, offering emotional support, practical strategies, and guidance toward healing and growth. She affirms the significance of the first step in starting therapy and remains committed to providing tools and insights that support each person’s therapeutic goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez have?
She has 20 years of experience.
Is Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH21629.
In which languages does Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez work with international clients?
Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Applied in Online Care
Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez combines approaches that translate well to remote work and focus on practical change and personal growth. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, empathic relationship that helps individuals explore values, strengths, and goals; it is useful for people wrestling with identity, relationships, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method for identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions so the approach fits the individual rather than the other way around.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or other convenient locations.
Ready to start therapy with Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez?
Take the first step toward a better you.