In-Person in Plymouth, MI 48170
Online in Michigan
I work with adolescents, young adults, and mature adults with issues and concerns in the area of anxiety, depression, sexuality, aging, health, addictions, and relationships.
I hold several board certifications: Board Certification as a Professional Psychologist, Professional Medical Psychotherapist, Professional Sports Psychologist Fellow, and Professional Disability Analyst and Fellow. I am also certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor, Cognitive Forensics Therapist, Rational Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist, and Addictions Counselor Also having more than 20 successful years involved with counseling-psychological treatment activities, supervision, and teaching in the areas of university, community college, vocational, adult education and community facilities and programs, provides me with the ability to counsel a wide range of individuals at time of significant career, family or educational crisis and, thus assist them to take control and to make decisions that will positively affect their future.
In addition to being a psychologist, I enjoy traveling with my husband and two “children” -- Maizy, our Yorkie, and Twittin, our Tuxedo cat. There is always something going on, somewhere to be, or something to do with them and I enjoy them all.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Christian, LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychosocial Therapy Looks at how social and environmental factors affect psychological health. It emphasizes relationships, community, and resilience.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
- Social Learning Therapy Based on the idea that people learn behaviors by observing others. It applies modeling and reinforcement to encourage healthy change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $60 - $200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Discussion at time of need
- Accepts Insurance
- May not participate (on panel) with all insurances; but, will assist with filing claims.
Education & Credentials
Dr. Karen Perez PsyD, PhD, LPC, LLP
- Female
- License # 6401002271
- Licensed in Michigan
- Practicing Since 1991
Education: PsyD, PhD, MA
Clinical, Medical and Forensic Psychology
Dr. Karen Perez Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Plymouth, MI 48170
- Available Online for residents of Michigan
- Online Therapy Details: Through Telehealth, a secure appointment from anywhere, on any device can be held. Be assured your video appointments with me are always protected. Click on this link to start your patient portal chart; https://karen-perez-psyd-phd-ccms-cwc.clientsecure.me
Successful years (20) involved with stages of grief for any type of loss in life and activity, sexual addictions/sex offending, substance use disorders and addictions, CBT, REBT, and family systems with the ability to provide individual and/or group mental health counseling services to persons
Successful years (15) involved in facilitating the decisions and assisting in the legal system by working with divorce/child custody cases, a child(ren) who by court ruling has been removed from their home, or a criminal who has been convicted and is required to visit a clinical psychologist on a scheduled time plan each week or each month to assess the persons cognitive and emotional state. Also, advanced and specialized training in the areas of substance abuse/addictions, sexual offending, relationship therapy, rational sex therapy, sentence mitigation, and medical psychotherapy.