- Practical skill building
- Focus on strengths
- Goal oriented
About Andrew
Andrew Perez is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with nine years of experience in the mental health field. He draws on earlier roles in jail diversion for teens, a residential evaluation hospital for children and adults, and community programs for at-risk youth. He enjoys running, hiking, reading, and writing outside of work, and values family and travel.
Andrew focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions. He also supports those dealing with trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and men’s wellbeing. He pays attention to how identity, family dynamics, and social connections shape daily life.
His approach uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and build useful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential ideas also inform his work when they fit a person’s goals. Sessions look at strengths, routines, and small daily changes that add up over time.
Andrew often measures progress with simple tools so clients and he can see whether strategies are helping. He blends motivational interviewing and problem-solving when someone needs help finding direction or breaking a behavior pattern. The focus is on clear steps people can try between sessions.
People who prefer direct, practical guidance and a collaborative style may find his way of working helpful. He aims to create straightforward plans that fit each person’s life and priorities.
Therapeutic approaches and what online work can look like
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress to teach clear skills that reduce distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) blends acceptance of difficult feelings with values-based action, helping people live toward what matters even when emotions are strong.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life demands, then suggest approaches to try. Decisions about methods and exercises are made together so the plan fits daily life.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and let someone join from a familiar location. Some people find video meetings work well for face-to-face conversation, while brief phone check-ins can be useful for quick skill practice or between-session support. The emphasis is on flexible, practical ways to apply therapy tools where they matter most.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, and a range of relationship and parenting issues. He also focuses on men’s wellbeing, body image, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative, using clear tools to change thoughts and build routines. The work often includes short exercises and steps to practice between meetings.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has nine years of experience and has worked in jail diversion, a residential evaluation hospital, and community programs for at-risk youth. That range informs his approach to behavior and coping.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.