Mauricio Perez

Mauricio Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with eleven years of clinical experience. He works with people confronting stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. His practice also addresses control issues, grief after disasters, substance use concerns, feelings of emptiness, workplace difficulties, and challenges common in young adulthood and midlife.

Before becoming a clinician, he spent more than a decade living and working abroad as a monk. That period informed his clinical perspective, helping him notice recurring patterns in how people respond to suffering while also shaping a taste for grounded, practical guidance. He combines cognitive and behavioral strategies with mindfulness practice and insight-oriented reflection to help clients move from understanding to tangible change.

Mauricio describes his approach as warm, direct, and collaborative. He tailors work to the individual, focusing on clear, actionable steps alongside deeper exploration of meaning and values. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and integrates cultural awareness into sessions for clients who bring multicultural concerns, experiences of prejudice, or identity questions.