Kari Perez, MD, LCPC

Kari Perez is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 10 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University in 2011 and has built a background across multiple levels of care, including four years in a long-term residential program serving adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. She has also provided outpatient care both virtually and in person, working with adults as well as children and teenagers.

Kari brings particular experience in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, motivation, self-esteem, addiction, and the practical life skills that can make day-to-day functioning feel more manageable. Her work is guided by a flexible, multi-modal style that draws from different therapeutic theories so the strategies used can match the individual and the situation rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.

At the center of Kari’s counseling is a strong respect for each person’s lived experience. She views the client as the expert on their own life and aims to be a supportive partner who listens carefully, seeks to understand, and helps translate insight into meaningful goals. Kari enjoys working with people who want support in moving toward the best version of themselves and creating change that feels both realistic and personally relevant.