Sergio Perez
He/Him/His
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCHe/Him/His
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCSergio Perez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida and Colorado in a group practice, Mosaic Minds Counseling. His treatment focus is on anxiety, depression, attachment, and ADHD. He received his MEd/EdS in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida. He also has experience as a leader in the counseling community, as president of the honor society of graduate student level counselors.
He focuses on person-centered techniques, with a warm, empathetic, and accepting approach. He is non-structured, allowing you to bring what you need to during the session and allowing space for hearing whatever it is that we need to release. He believes that everyone inherently has what they need inside of them to gain what they need in life and he helps clients reconnect with their strengths to find those answers.
He does remote sessions for individuals located in Florida and Colorado. He has morning, afternoon and evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He uses a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform for sessions.
Many of his sessions are working with college-aged young adults and children/adolescents. He also has experience with relationship and family dynamics and those identifying as male, female, non-binary.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Years of Experience: 5 years
Mosaic Minds Counseling, Therapist, 2021 - Present
Psych Ed Connections , Therapist, 2019 - Present
Child Guidance Center, Individual and Family Therapist, 2018 - 2021
Alachua County Crisis Center, Counselor Intern, 2017 - 2018
PACE Center for Girls, Counselor Intern, 2016 - 2016
University of Florida, MEd/EdS in Mental Health Counseling, 2017
University of South Florida, BA in Psychology, 2013
Florida: MH18467
Colorado: LPC.0017375
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