Meet Melissa Perez, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who is bilingual in Spanish and English. As a Queer Bisexual Xicana, Melissa understands the necessity for individuals to feel seen, heard, and accepted in their journeys. She recognizes that while external validation is beneficial, true healing comes from within, through self-affirmation and the acceptance of all identities and lived experiences. Melissa specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC (with a focus on the Latinx community) youth ages 5-18 and transitional age youth (18-25) as well as adult populations. With a commitment to cultural humility, she employs trauma-informed methodologies and approaches that affirm LGBTQIA+ identities, while being sex positive, poly-friendly, and kink aware. Melissa's goal is to create a collaborative and safe space for clients to explore their identities and experiences, empowering them to connect more authentically with themselves and others. She is eager to support individuals on their unique journeys toward self-discovery and healing.