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Adenia Perez

Adenia Perez, LCSW

Therapist in Arizona

Supportive LCSW for stress and self-esteem

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11 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Practical skill building
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Adenia

Adenia Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eleven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in Arizona while also accepting international clients.

She earned a BA in social work and a Master of Social Work degree and has worked in nonprofits, schools, and community settings. That background gives her a broad view of how daily life, relationships, and systems affect mood and behavior. She has supported people navigating depression, trauma, identity questions, and mood instability.

Adenia uses a mix of practical methods in sessions. She incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and DBT principles to teach emotional and distress regulation. She also draws on client-centered listening to make sessions feel respectful and collaborative.

In the room she focuses on clear goals and concrete steps. She helps people notice negative self-talk, practice self-compassion, and build small skills that change day-to-day functioning. Sessions often include skill practice, reflection, and planning for real-world situations.

Her work also covers parenting concerns, workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles. She aims to make therapy a genuine and positive experience where people feel heard and can set realistic goals for change.

How her approaches translate to online work

Adenia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their values and take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings, which is useful for life changes and low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce anxiety and depression.

She also integrates client-centered listening to keep sessions collaborative and respectful. Therapy begins with the client’s goals and priorities, and the therapist and client decide together which approaches fit best. This keeps the work tailored and responsive to each person’s needs.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist’s profile does not list specific formats, so it is helpful to check what is available when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can attend from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, skill practice, and reflection work to a remote setting while keeping sessions focused on practical steps and real-life application.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Anger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, Arizona

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Adenia helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, anger, career questions, parenting strains, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a practical, collaborative approach that mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT principles, and client-centered listening. Sessions focus on skills, reflection, and achievable steps toward goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eleven years of experience working in nonprofits, schools, and community settings with people facing depression, trauma, identity concerns, and mood instability.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Arizona. The profile lists both NC LCSW and AZ LCSW as credential details.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

Yes, the profile indicates that international clients are accepted.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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