Saige Perez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Saige!

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I have been studying and working in my field for several years and continue to enhance my practice one client at a time. I hope to support and guide each client to the best of my ability while encouraging autonomy and growth.

My focus

I tend to focus my practice more on adults and individuals. The primary conditions I have aided others with are depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life stressors/transitions, work stress management, emotion regulation, problem-solving/organization, and communication/relationship concerns.

My approach

My primary approach to therapy is from a cognitive behavioral standpoint, but I will combine aspects of motivational interviewing, solution-focused, dialectical behavioral, attachment theory, and many others when needed.

My communication style

I attempt to adjust my tone and demeanor to the environment of all social interactions. I also try to provide a safe space to freely talk and discuss personal experiences, while offering challenges where appropriate.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always wanted to work in this field from a young age. My journey included completing undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology and counseling, then collecting fieldwork hours before becoming licensed. All of this has shaped my commitment to supporting clients.

My goals for you

I take a collaborative approach with my clients when it comes to setting goals. I’ll provide options when necessary, but will always follow the client's lead, unless otherwise preferred. My overall goal is to allow each client to think differently with each session.

Our first session

The first session can oftentimes be a lot of information given and taken, but I attempt to get outside of the technical aspect of the first session, when possible, to build a stronger rapport.

I identify as...

Male
Biracial or Multiracial

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Evernorth
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Saige Perez