MD, LCPC

Kari Perez, MD, LCPC

Experience10 years
LocationMaryland
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Kari

Kari Perez is a licensed clinical professional counselor (MD, LCPC) based in Maryland who draws on a decade of clinical experience to support adults facing mood and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She combines person-centered values with evidence-based techniques to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, self-esteem, and motivation. Her background includes several years working in long-term residential care for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health diagnoses, and extensive outpatient work delivered both virtually and in person.

Using a multi-modal framework, Kari blends approaches like cognitive behavioral work, dialectical strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. She emphasizes collaboration, viewing clients as the experts in their own lives while offering guidance and tools to reach meaningful goals.

Her practice also attends to related issues including grief, relationship and family challenges, body image, postpartum concerns, and coping with life transitions. Clients seeking improved coping skills, clearer motivation, or more balanced mood and behavior will find a practical, supportive partner in Kari.

Her approach centers on meeting people where they are and helping them build the strategies and insight needed to move toward the life changes they want.

Practical therapies and flexible online care

Kari frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy into online work, using each approach to target different challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense moods, impulsive behavior, or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and adapts strategies as progress unfolds to ensure the plan remains useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life changes occur, and use brief check-ins or longer sessions depending on what a client needs. Licensed professionals can apply these approaches effectively across remote formats while tailoring the work to each persons circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kari commonly address?

She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, and motivation, as well as related topics like grief, relationship and family problems, and postpartum concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her practice is multi-modal and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to fit individual goals and preferences.

How much clinical experience does Kari have?

She has 10 years of professional experience, including four years in a long-term residential setting for adults with co-occurring addiction and mental health diagnoses and additional outpatient work.

Where is Kari licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC with licence number MD LCPC LC5249.

Are services available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body image Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Kari can help with

Kari Perez works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Kari has experience with anxiety, depression, stress, and motivation.

How Kari approaches therapy

Kari's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kari is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 10 years of clinical experience.