Desirae Perez, LCSW

Desirae Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 14 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She focuses on evidence-based care for issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and stress, tailoring her support to each person’s unique situation. Her approach emphasizes collaboration - she works alongside clients to identify strengths, clarify goals, and develop practical coping strategies that fit daily life.

Perez creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and build skills for emotional regulation, improved self-awareness, and sustainable well-being. She integrates a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adjusts methods to match individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan. Over more than a decade in clinical practice, she has developed a nuanced understanding of how mood and stress intersect with personal history, and she uses that perspective to help clients find pathways forward.

Committed to empathetic, professional guidance, Desirae Perez aims to empower clients to manage symptoms, strengthen resilience, and pursue meaningful change through focused work and compassionate support.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Desirae Perez uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to each client’s needs. One emphasis is on skills-based work that teaches practical tools for managing anxiety, regulating strong emotions, and reducing stress so daily functioning improves. Another focus is trauma-informed support that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe, addressing symptoms and their impact on relationships and mood. She also offers collaborative mood management strategies aimed at stabilizing mood fluctuations and supporting recovery from depressive and bipolar symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Perez partners with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods as therapy progresses so the plan remains a good fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These modalities make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and choose the format that best supports each step of the work with licensed professionals and therapists.