Daniel Perez, LMFT

Daniel Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on adults facing relationship and interpersonal challenges. He speaks English and Spanish and offers a straightforward, practical approach to common life stresses. Daniel aims to help people manage anxiety, grief, career pressure, and changes that come with different life stages, including aging and geriatric issues.

He uses a mix of methods tailored to each person. Sessions often include working on communication, identifying unhelpful patterns, and building skills for managing strong emotions. Daniel draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change thinking and behavior, and on attachment-based work to address how past relationships affect current ones.

Daniel has five years of clinical experience and has led court-approved groups such as Anger Management and Substance Abuse. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Counseling Psychology from National University in Costa Mesa, California. His LMFT credential is held in California.

In therapy he tends to be collaborative and direct. He helps clients set clear goals, try specific exercises between sessions, and track small changes over time. He also brings techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation or acceptance work is needed.

People who choose him can expect practical tools, attention to relationship patterns, and options presented in plain language. Daniel encourages prospective clients to reach out in the language they prefer and to describe what they hope to change.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult feelings while moving toward values-based action; it is useful for anxiety, life changes, and coping with losses. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current bonds and communication, which can help with intimacy and relationship conflicts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often through practical exercises and homework for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That conversation usually includes trying techniques, seeing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so therapy can be added into a workday or caregiving routine. Talk with the therapist about language preference and any practical needs so sessions can be arranged to match everyday routines and goals.