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- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Kari
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 10 years of experience, Kari Perez focuses on anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, and related concerns. She works with adults and young people and practices several evidence-informed approaches to support everyday coping and goal-setting. Kari emphasizes a partnership model where the person’s experience guides the work.
Kari trained at Loyola University, earning a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2011. Early in her career she spent four years at a long-term residential program helping adults with co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns. She has also provided outpatient care both in person and virtually with adults, children, and teenagers, which shaped her practical, skills-focused style.
In sessions she combines methods rather than following a single manual. She draws on client-centered work to follow a person’s priorities, uses cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and brings in DBT and mindfulness skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing is used when increasing readiness for change is helpful.
Kari aims to help people set clear goals and build the skills needed to meet them. That often looks like breaking problems into small steps, practicing new coping strategies between sessions, and reviewing what’s working. Parents and caregivers can expect discussions about life skills and practical strategies when relevant.
She offers services in English from Maryland. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered work means the person’s priorities lead each session. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps set goals based on what matters most to the client. This approach is useful when someone needs a collaborator to sort priorities and decide what to try next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns by practicing specific skills between sessions and tracking changes over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when communication problems create ongoing conflict.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress is reviewed. Clients often use a mix of techniques rather than a single method.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to match your daily routine and practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, parenting, grief, and related issues such as body image and substance use.
What is her therapy style?
Kari uses a multimodal, client-centered approach. She combines CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match strategies to the person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience, including four years at a long-term residential program for adults with co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and works from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.