At a glance
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Maryland / LC5249
- NPI
- 1316351760
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation and goals
- Anxiety and mood
- Addiction support
About Kari
Kari Perez is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Maryland. She has ten years of experience helping people cope with anxiety, depression, stress, motivation struggles, and addiction. Kari says the person in therapy is the expert in their own life, and she works alongside them to make practical changes.
She earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University in 2011. Early in her career she worked four years in a long-term residential setting supporting adults with co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns. That work gave her a lot of time helping people manage daily routines and life skills.
Kari has also provided outpatient care both virtually and in person across the years. Her practice includes work with adults, children, and teenagers, with particular experience in anxiety, depression, stress, motivation, self-esteem, and addiction. She draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to meet different needs.
In sessions she combines client-centered listening with goal-focused strategies. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when helpful, and she brings mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing into conversations about change. The focus is on realistic steps people can try between sessions.
Kari helps people address a broad range of concerns including parenting stress, grief, body image, substance use, communication problems, and life transitions. She aims to partner with each person to set clear goals and track small gains toward those goals.
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How Kari Uses Motivational Interviewing and Practical Therapies Online
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change. It involves open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and resolve ambivalence, which can be useful for addiction, smoking or vaping cessation, and behavior change.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on respectful listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead and offers support to clarify goals and values, which helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes experiments and practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and shift patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kari will partner with the person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines approaches as needed and checks in regularly to adjust focus and strategy collaboratively.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can focus more on the therapeutic work. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to match everyday life and responsibilities. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Body imageCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kari help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem issues, as well as addictions and related life-skill challenges. Additional focus areas include parenting, grief, body image, and communication problems.
What is Kari's therapy style like?
She emphasizes a client-centered approach that treats the person as the expert in their experience. Sessions blend listening with practical strategies and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience, including four years working in a long-term residential facility supporting adults with co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for Kari?
She holds the credential LCPC, which is listed as LCPC (Maryland), and she practices in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kari?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers