Luis Perez is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, renowned for his commitment to helping individuals navigate their unique paths to healing. He believes that everyone has the potential to live a happy and fulfilling life and understands the importance of nurturing trust and acceptance within the therapeutic relationship. With a wealth of experience working with adolescents and adults in both residential and outpatient settings, Luis specializes in issues related to Trauma, Grief, Self-Harm, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Mental Health Challenges, Substance Use, and Process Addiction. His trauma-focused approach is diverse and inclusive, utilizing techniques such as EMDR and somatic cues to ensure effective treatment. Luis is particularly attuned to the pacing required in trauma recovery and emphasizes the importance of DBT coping skills, enabling clients to break free from feelings of being stuck. With empathy and patience at the core of his practice, Luis guides clients in dismantling protective barriers they no longer need, fostering personal balance and self-worth along the journey.