Misty Perry

Empathetic CBT-informed therapist focused on practical growth

LMFT California

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Misty

Misty Perry is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who uses a collaborative, strengths-based framework to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

With four years of clinical experience in California, she draws on evidence-informed methods to support coping with life changes, boost self-esteem, and address communication problems and caregiver stress. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and partners with them to identify practical tools and new perspectives.

Misty integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practices to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Her approach is grounded in respect, active listening, and building skills to manage panic, social anxiety, midlife challenges, and women’s issues.

Misty encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports them through the initial steps of change. She offers flexible session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences while working toward clearer communication, improved coping, and more satisfying daily functioning.

Online therapy integrating CBT and acceptance-based work

This therapist commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address emotional and behavioral patterns. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, panic, and depression. ACT emphasizes values and mindful acceptance, helping people move toward meaningful goals even when uncomfortable feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which exercises, skills, and perspectives feel most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make consistent care easier to arrange around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to practice skills between sessions while maintaining access to licensed professionals from their preferred location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Misty works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, panic disorder and attacks, social anxiety and phobia, midlife crisis, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her practice blends collaborative, client-centered work with skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, and DBT. She emphasizes listening, practical tools, and building on client strengths.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience providing therapy in California. That experience informs her use of evidence-informed techniques for common mood and anxiety concerns.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT 106799, practicing in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacks Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English