Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez accepts Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Health Net, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Daniel Perez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Daniel is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Daniel’s California license number is 130897, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Daniel Perez has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Daniel’s education and training include BS - Psychology, University of Phoenix; MA - Counseling in Marriage Family Child Therapy, University of Phoenix; MFT Intern / Substance Abuse Counselor at Terra Firma Diversion; WOC Associate MFT at Department of Veteran Affairs/ Readjustment Counseling Service/ Concord Veteran Center; Domestic Violence Prevention Certification from WTLC Orange County. Over that time, Daniel has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community.

Daniel Perez works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Immigration, and Life Transitions, among other areas. These are the areas where Daniel spends most of their clinical time. Daniel also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Daniel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Daniel Perez draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Daniel’s style is action-oriented, affirming, calming, direct, and holistic. In Daniel’s words: “My approach allows individuals to get to the root cause of their issues while still having the immediate change of behavioral interventions.”

Daniel Perez (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Daniel identifies as Indigenous American and Hispanic/Latinx.

Daniel Perez offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Daniel is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Daniel Perez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Daniel will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Daniel’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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