Mauricio Perez, LICSW - Therapist in Washington

Warm and direct
Bilingual English Spanish
Focus on daily steps

About Mauricio

Mauricio Perez is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. He brings 11 years of clinical experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and draws on a long personal history of reflection and practical living to support clients in clear, direct ways.

Before entering social work, he spent more than a decade living as a monk and working abroad. That period shaped how he notices patterns in people’s lives and how he combines reflection with everyday skills. He uses that perspective to help people move from feeling stuck to taking small, doable steps forward.

Mauricio’s style is warm, straightforward, and collaborative. He treats people with respect and without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding what’s happening now and practicing tools that can be used between meetings.

He works with common concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, coping with life changes, and challenges related to workplace stress. He also supports people dealing with control issues, loneliness, guilt, and questions about life purpose or identity.

Mauricio integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral interventions and mindfulness-based practices, paired with insight-oriented conversation. This mix aims to offer both immediate coping skills and deeper understanding so change can stick over time.

Approaches that combine skills and reflection

Many clients find benefit from cognitive-behavioral approaches that look at unhelpful thought patterns and teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. These techniques focus on identifying thoughts and testing them with real-life actions to reduce distress and change behavior.

Mindfulness-based practices are another part of the work, offering simple awareness exercises that help reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These practices can be useful for people coping with trauma, stress, or the lasting effects of disaster-related events.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. He works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Over time the plan can shift as progress is made or new goals emerge.

Specific session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow for more flexible scheduling. It can also make it simpler to have a brief check-in when you need it, or to use video or audio in ways that fit your comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques used in person for remote work, helping you carry practice into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mauricio address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions. He also supports coping with life changes and related issues like loneliness and workplace strain.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are warm, direct, and collaborative. He balances practical skills with reflective conversation to help clients make steady progress.

What is his professional background?

He has 11 years of clinical experience and previously spent over a decade living as a monk abroad, which influences his practical and reflective approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices in Washington State.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.