Dr. Andrew Perez , LPC

Dr. Andrew Perez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has built a career serving college communities and clinical populations in Texas. He began practicing in 2011 and brings experience working with university students spanning traditional and nontraditional age ranges as well as providing mental health services in the Texas prison system. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice (2007), a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (2011), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Counseling (2018), and he uses that training to inform both direct clinical work and supervision.

Professionally, he progressed from a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern to full licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2013, and later earned LPC-Supervisor status in 2015. Since 2013 he has worked in a university counseling center where his responsibilities include counseling students, supervising interns and staff, and offering supervision to less experienced therapists outside the university. He also teaches on a part-time basis as needed and has been providing private online counseling for just over one year, working with a diverse range of people.

Clinically he draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with additional use of Solution-Focused approaches and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques where appropriate. He tailors methods to each person, combining formal training and practical experience to match therapeutic strategies to client goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Andrew Perez uses evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote work, beginning with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping in day-to-day life. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood concerns.

He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills - strategies that can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and impulsive behavior. Additionally, Solution-Focused Therapy informs brief, goal-oriented conversations that emphasize strengths and practical steps toward specific changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Perez works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then combines methods that fit the situation rather than relying on a single modality. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy with Dr. Perez is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling, access from different locations, and options for different communication styles. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support while accommodating work, school, and family commitments.