Andrew Perez
Insightful counselor focused on strengths and practical change
LCMHC North Carolina
- Experience
- 9 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Andrew
Andrew Perez is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with nine years of experience in community and clinical settings.
Background and approach
He has worked with teens in jail diversion programs, cared for children and adults in a residential evaluation hospital, and supported at-risk youth and families in community programs. His background blends practical work with an emphasis on how identity, family dynamics, and social connections shape wellbeing.
Andrew emphasizes the role of thought patterns and strengths in change, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Positive Psychology to help clients build skills and reframe unhelpful thinking. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential perspectives when they fit a person’s goals.
His style focuses on identifying strengths, clarifying values, and developing daily routines that support growth. Throughout treatment he uses measurement-based care and contemporary insights from neuroscience to guide decisions and tailor interventions.
Andrew frames therapy as a collaborative process that highlights interests and abilities while targeting areas of struggle, helping clients make practical, sustainable adjustments in their lives.
Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to actions guided by personal values, which can help with coping, motivation, and living a more purposeful life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience, offering empathy and nonjudgmental support to foster insight and self-directed growth.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each client. Treatment choices are guided by the client’s goals, concerns, and preferences, with adjustments made over time based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for those balancing work, family, or travel. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, track progress, and practice new skills between sessions, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic techniques into daily life.
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Experience
9+ years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English