Kari Perez

Kari Perez is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with ten years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and low self-esteem. She takes a down-to-earth approach and treats each person as the expert in their own life. Kari focuses on practical tools and steady support so people can meet the goals that matter to them.

Before moving into private work, she spent four years at a long-term residential program for adults managing co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns. She has also worked in outpatient settings, both in person and virtually, with adults, children, and teenagers. Those roles shaped the hands-on skills she uses now for motivation, life skills, and relapse prevention.

Kari draws from several therapy styles to fit the situation rather than using a single method. She balances talking, skill-building, and mindfulness exercises to address mood and behavior. Common focuses include coping with life changes, grief, parenting challenges, body image, and smoking or vaping cessation.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions involve setting clear goals, trying small changes between meetings, and checking what works. People who want straightforward guidance and tools to become their best selves often find this approach helpful.

For readers seeking help with anger or related concerns, Kari offers goal-focused support and strategies to manage intense feelings and improve communication. Prospective clients should confirm session formats before booking to match their needs.

How Kari’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist aims to follow the client’s lead, build trust, and work together on goals that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple, practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These methods often help with anxiety, depression, anger, and motivation issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which tools to try first, adjust strategies over time, and check progress against clear goals. This makes sessions feel more tailored and responsive to real life needs.

Confirm session formats before booking to know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows continuity of care after a residential stay or when balancing work and family demands. Discuss practical preferences during the first meeting so sessions can be planned around daily routines and what works best for the client.