Therapist profile
Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH21629
- NPI1093106502
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About Dr.Claribel
Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She goes by Dr. Claire and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, anger, depression, trauma and related concerns. Sessions begin with listening and learning about the client’s situation and goals.
Dr. Perez uses a collaborative, person-centered style. She focuses on clients' strengths and helps them notice patterns that keep problems active. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with humanistic and psycho-educational ideas to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That combination is used to help manage strong emotions, reduce reactivity, and build coping skills.
Early sessions emphasize assessment and goal-setting. Clients can expect clear structure and guidance alongside time to talk through what matters most. Goals are practical and can be adjusted as progress is made. Homework and skill practice may be suggested between meetings to reinforce changes.
Her background includes long experience in education as a retired English teacher and adjunct professor. That experience informs a straightforward, teaching-minded approach to therapy and to explaining techniques. The emphasis is on learning tools that fit into real life rather than abstract theory.
Dr. Perez supports work on anger by helping people recognize triggers, notice unhelpful thinking, and try new responses. She also addresses related areas such as intimacy, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English in Florida and focus on adult clients.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. In practice this means the therapist reflects what the client says and helps them find their own solutions, useful for relationship worries, intimacy concerns, and low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT provides concrete tools for managing anger, anxiety, and mood problems by changing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for tolerating distress, regulating intense emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when anger spikes or when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Perez will discuss which methods match a client’s goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. The process is collaborative and focuses on practical steps the client can try between sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the available biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss how to shape session length and rhythm to fit everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, trauma, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining clear structure with time to talk through problems and identify strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience and a long career in education that informs her practical, instructional approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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