Laura Perez (she/her)

LPC
Accepting Clients

I believe that community and building a strong support system is key. Can't wait to welcome you into our small but growing community!

Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Currently offering virtual therapy - NJ Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is available virtually, must have access to computer. Providing mentorship and career counseling - specializing in individual

My Background and Approach

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and over 10 years working with children. I offer a range of modalities, including play therapy, art therapy, mentorship, and EMDR. EMDR therapy can be provided in a virtual setting.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that people heal best when they feel seen, respected, and understood. My values are rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to equity. I care about creating spaces where individuals from all backgrounds—especially those whose identities or experiences have been marginalized—can show up fully as themselves. I’m an advocate for mental‑health accessibility and social justice, and I support movements that work toward dignity, safety, and equal opportunity for all communities. I also stay engaged with local volunteer efforts that focus on connection, education, and community care. Sharing who we are is an important part of building trust, and I bring my whole self into this work with openness and integrity

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Person-Centered (Rogerian) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety Attachment
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Learning Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Physical Disability
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español

Reach out to Laura