Kristen Perez, LMHC

Kristen Perez is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 14 years of professional experience. She works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, eating concerns, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Kristen approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect the unique circumstances and goals of each client.

Her practice emphasizes practical support for communication problems, feelings of guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, social anxiety, and developing greater self-love. Kristen aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel supported as they take steps toward change. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors the decision to start the process, meeting each client where they are and tailoring care to what will be most helpful for them.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Kristen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage them. These cognitive-focused strategies help clients reframe negative thoughts and build healthier perspectives, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

She also incorporates behavioral strategies that encourage small, achievable changes in daily routines and coping habits. These approaches support improvements in mood, motivation, and eating-related concerns by prioritizing skill building and gradual progress. Additionally, Kristen offers relational and communication-focused work to address relationship challenges and social anxiety, helping clients improve how they express needs and set boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristen collaborates with each person to determine what techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Over time she adjusts plans based on progress and feedback to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Kristen is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and make it easier to access care from different locations. The variety of formats allows clients to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable and practical for them.