Samara Perez

My Approach

• Psychodynamic
• Person-Centered
• Attachment-focused
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Approaches

Location

In-Person / Virtual
(PA residents)

Rate

$150 per session

Licensure

LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania

Insurance

In-network with Aetna, BCBS plans (not IBX), United Healthcare, Optum, and PA VCAP. Superbills provided after every session on request.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck but are nervous to ask for help? I'm glad you're here. My approach to therapy is largely Person-Centered, meaning I respect what feels most important to you and will follow your lead. We will work in a non-directive manner with curiosity and compassion, as I recognize that you are a person with unique qualities and experiences. I strive to learn about you as a full person and become familiar with all of your parts, the happy, the sad, the angry, the scared, at a pace that works for you. Together, we will work collaboratively to achieve your goals and create the life that you want.

I work with adults of all ages experiencing a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, life stressors/adjustments, grief/loss, chronic illness and the effects of all kinds of traumas. I tend to use humor and empathy to connect with and support you through your journey of healing and discovery. My role is to support you through this journey of healing, discovery, and self-improvement, to help provide some perspective, or to ask questions to help build greater insight, understanding, and self-compassion. Most importantly, my role is to hold space for you and with you. I value the client's needs and building a strong therapeutic relationship, where you can feel heard, seen, and accepted.

I have completed my Master's degree at Thomas Jefferson University's program in Community and Trauma Counseling. I am specializing in trauma-informed therapy, and my work is extensively focused on understanding the effects of childhood trauma on individuals in later life when left untreated. I encourage you to listen to your gut but also, to take a chance. Imagine what it might feel like to put yourself first. Although the work is hard and can be uncomfortable, I am here to empathize with you and support you in ways that are unique to you. I look forward to walking with you in this journey!