Adenia Perez , LCSW

Adenia Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eleven years of clinical experience supporting people through meaningful life change. She holds a BA in social work from Lehman College (2010) and an MSW from Hunter College (2012), and she has practiced in nonprofits, schools, and community settings. Her work has focused on depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and other life-altering circumstances, and she brings experience working with both adults and children who struggle with low self-esteem, negative self-talk, OCD, mood instability, identity development, and trauma-related concerns.

Adenia combines formal training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavior modification, DBT principles, narrative therapy, strength-based approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. She views therapy as a collaborative effort, honoring each person as the expert of their own story while helping them build on strengths to reach goals. Adenia aims to create a genuine, respectful, and supportive therapeutic experience that validates courage and progress. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is available to work with clients across North Carolina and Arizona, as well as international clients, offering flexible options to connect and move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Adenia integrates evidence-informed approaches to help clients build skills, increase awareness, and pursue meaningful goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to act on what matters most, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens attentively and supports the client’s own problem solving and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Adenia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Adenia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access timely support, and receive consistent guidance from licensed professionals without needing to travel to appointments.