LMFT

Daniel Perez , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Daniel

Daniel Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, CA LMFT 130827) with five years of clinical experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton and a Master of Counseling Psychology from National University in Costa Mesa, California. Daniel works primarily with adults facing relationship and interpersonal conflicts, and he sees individuals, couples, and families.

His practice includes experience leading court-approved groups such as Anger Management and Substance Abuse, and he facilitates those groups in both English and Spanish. Daniel approaches each client as an individual, tailoring strategies to meet unique needs across a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, intimacy and relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Daniel provides therapy in English and Spanish and applies an integrative approach drawing from evidence-informed methods to support practical change and stronger relationships. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Daniel often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address a range of concerns. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings of safety and connection and can help with intimacy, abandonment concerns, and relationship conflicts. CBT identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which is commonly helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Daniel works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best for their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Licensed professionals and therapists can combine elements from different methods to tailor a plan that meets a client's needs.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, greater access for those who live far from in-person offices, and the ability to continue work during life transitions. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in therapy and to practice skills between sessions in real-world contexts.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Daniel Perez have?

Daniel Perez has five years of clinical experience.

Is Daniel Perez a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed as CA LMFT 130827.

In which languages does Daniel Perez provide therapy?

Daniel provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Daniel Perez located?

Daniel is located in California.

How can I work with Daniel Perez as my therapist?

You can work with Daniel Perez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Daniel Perez work with international clients?

Daniel Perez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Daniel 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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