Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez, LMHC

Dr. Claribel Perez is a licensed clinician who blends evidence-based methods with a humanistic focus to support emotional growth and practical problem solving. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and is also a Certified Clinical Sex Therapist in Florida. After a long career in education, including 30 years as an English teacher and work as a UCF adjunct professor, she brings an educational and psycho-educational lens to counseling.

Her counseling style has been recognized as caring, structured, resourceful, supportive, and empathic. Dr. Perez prefers to be called Dr. Claire and emphasizes building a collaborative therapeutic relationship that highlights each client s personal strengths. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with humanistic and psycho-educational approaches to help clients examine unhelpful thoughts, develop practical coping skills, and deepen self-understanding.

In early sessions Dr. Perez focuses on listening closely to each person s story and gathering a clear picture of current concerns. She works together with clients to set goals tailored to their needs and adjusts plans as progress is made. The overall aim is to foster empowerment, emotional healing, and a healthier sense of self so clients can move toward meaningful self-fulfillment.

Dr. Perez welcomes those ready to take the first step toward change and offers steady guidance, practical tools, and ongoing support throughout the therapeutic process.

Approaches for Online Counseling and Practical Support

Dr. Perez commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on building a trusting relationship, listening deeply, and helping people explore their values and strengths to address issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a skills-oriented approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. When helpful, she incorporates Mindfulness Therapy techniques to develop present-moment awareness and coping skills for emotional regulation and chronic stress.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Perez works with each person to determine which combination of strategies best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Perez is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and consistent access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access professional support from wherever the client is located within Florida.