Mauricio Perez, LICSW

Mauricio Perez is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington State. He brings experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the strains of work-life balance, helping those who feel stuck or overwhelmed find clarity and meaningful change.

Prior to his clinical work, Mauricio spent over a decade living and working abroad as a monk. That period shaped a deep appreciation for the human experience - its struggles, contradictions, and potential for growth. He draws on that background to identify deeper patterns while offering practical, grounded guidance that clients can apply in daily life.

Mauricio’s therapeutic style is warm, direct, and collaborative. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding judgment and stigmatizing labels. His work integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, and insight-oriented approaches, with sessions tailored to an individual’s needs.

He emphasizes both understanding challenges and making concrete, sustainable changes. Mauricio recognizes that seeking change requires courage and aims to support and empower clients as they move step by step toward the life they want. He looks forward to working with you.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Mauricio often works with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, goal-focused method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.

He also integrates mindfulness-based practices, which teach present-moment awareness and stress management skills. These techniques can support emotional regulation, reduce rumination, and help clients respond more calmly to triggers.

In addition, Mauricio uses insight-oriented approaches to explore underlying patterns and personal meaning, aiding those who want deeper understanding of life themes or repeated difficulties. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Mauricio collaborates with each client to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, to maintain continuity during life transitions, and to access licensed professionals from a distance while working toward personal goals.