Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez, LMHC

Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings 20 years of experience to therapy. She goes by Dr. Claire and aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what feels hard right now. Her style is warm and structured, focused on clear goals and practical steps.

Dr. Claire draws on client-centered work to build a trusting relationship. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools and mindfulness practices are woven in when they fit the situation.

In early sessions she listens closely to understand the immediate problem and personal strengths. Sessions include setting goals together and checking progress as those goals change. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s needs.

She often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and problems with self-esteem or intimacy. She also helps people facing life transitions such as midlife crisis, caregiving, chronic illness, or changes related to aging. Practical coping skills and clearer communication are common focuses.

Sessions are grounded in straightforward teaching and skill-building. Dr. Claire describes her role as supportive and resourceful, helping people find tools that fit their daily lives. She encourages small, concrete steps toward greater well-being.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. In practice that means the therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects concerns, and helps identify strengths to use when making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it often involves homework and simple exercises to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then recommend one or a mix of methods. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It also allows continued work during life transitions, and it supports regular check-ins and homework review without requiring extra travel.