Daniel Perez , LMFT

Daniel Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - a credential that indicates specialized training in treating relational and family concerns. His license is CA LMFT 130827. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at California State University, Fullerton and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University in Costa Mesa, California.

He focuses his practice on adults navigating relationship and interpersonal conflicts, offering therapy for individuals, couples, and families. He has led court-approved groups, including Anger Management and Substance Abuse programs, and is able to facilitate those groups in both English and Spanish. Daniel works with a wide range of concerns and populations and adapts his approach to the needs of each person he meets.

Daniel emphasizes a collaborative, personalized style that aims to match therapeutic strategies to each client’s goals and cultural background. He provides services in English and Spanish and is open to inquiries about his clinical approach and availability.

Approach-Focused Care for Online Therapy

Daniel Perez often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps clients clarify their values and learn practical skills to live in ways that matter to them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. He also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, a focus on understanding how early and current relationship patterns affect present-day connections - this approach is especially relevant for relationship, intimacy, and family concerns. Finally, Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own capacity for change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Daniel works with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals and therapists from locations where in-person visits may be difficult.