Mauricio Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington State with 11 years of experience helping people navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the strain that can come with balancing work and personal life. He supports individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps, guiding them toward greater clarity, steadiness, and meaningful progress.
Before entering the therapy field, Mauricio spent more than a decade as a monk while living and working abroad. That chapter of his life continues to inform his work today, strengthening his ability to understand the complexities of the human experience while staying practical and grounded. He focuses on recognizing deeper patterns that may be keeping someone in distress and pairing that insight with tools clients can use in day-to-day life.
His style is warm, direct, and collaborative, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He works without judgment or stigmatizing labels and tailors each session to the client’s needs and goals. Mauricio integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, and insight-oriented work to help clients better understand what they are facing and build concrete, sustainable changes over time.
For anyone feeling stagnant, carrying difficult emotions, or ready for growth, Mauricio offers steady support and practical guidance. Therapy with him is a step-by-step process focused on helping clients get unstuck and move toward the life they want.
Mauricio Perez draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and often integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, and insight-oriented work. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing new, more workable responses. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges that show up in daily routines.
Mindfulness-based practices help build steadier attention and awareness of emotions, body sensations, and triggers. This approach can support clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in rumination, or navigating cravings and strong reactions. Insight-oriented work adds space to explore deeper patterns, meanings, and life experiences that may be shaping current struggles, including trauma and major life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mauricio works collaboratively, adapting sessions to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusting the pace and tools as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent and get support in the ways that fit real life. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, changing energy levels, and different communication styles.
How much experience does Mauricio Perez have?
Mauricio Perez has 11 years of experience supporting clients through a range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
Is Mauricio Perez a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mauricio Perez is licensed in Washington as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). License: WA LICSW SWI.LW.61455329.
In which languages does Mauricio Perez provide therapy?
Mauricio Perez provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Mauricio Perez located?
Mauricio Perez is located in Washington.
How can I work with Mauricio Perez as my therapist?
You can work with Mauricio Perez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Mauricio Perez work with international clients?
No. Mauricio Perez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mauricio Perez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.