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Anabel Perez

LMHC Florida 5 years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

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Anabel Perez
  • Warm and direct
  • Evidence-based focus
  • Goal oriented

About Anabel

Anabel Perez is a licensed mental health counselor who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and major life transitions. She also supports people coping with compassion fatigue and the lingering effects of growing up in chaotic or emotionally intense homes. Her manner is warm and direct, and she aims to be genuinely supportive in sessions.

Her style blends practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques with compassion-focused work. That combination is used to help clients better understand patterns, calm heightened emotions, and take steps toward more stable routines. She presents herself as an authentic person in the room rather than an impersonal clinician.

Sessions typically focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps. Conversations might include identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new ways to respond, and building skills that reduce daily stress. The approach is straightforward and conversational, with an emphasis on what can be done between sessions.

Anabel brings five years of clinical experience as a Florida LMHC. She draws on that experience to balance practical skill-building with attention to emotional healing. That means working both on real-world problems and on the feelings that make those problems hard to change.

People seeking help with attachment wounds, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, or a renewed sense of life purpose may find this approach useful. Those interested in starting are encouraged to follow the site’s booking steps to begin a conversation.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are a core part of her work. These approaches focus on practical strategies to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. For example, techniques that target thinking and behavior help people notice and shift habits that increase anxiety or depression, and then practice healthier responses to everyday stressors.

She also emphasizes compassion-focused work. This approach centers on developing self-kindness and understanding toward difficult emotions. It can be helpful for people dealing with guilt, shame, caregiver exhaustion, or the emotional fallout from chaotic family backgrounds.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. That means methods may change over time as progress and priorities evolve.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and offer options for people who prefer not to use video. Licensed professionals can help match session structure to daily routines and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm, direct, and supportive. She aims to be an authentic person in sessions and uses straightforward conversations to set practical goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on the issues listed above.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for licensed mental health counselor, and she practices in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person sessions are available.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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