- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Compassion fatigue
About Javier
Javier Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 24 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are facing relationship stress, trauma and abuse, and LGBT related concerns. He also supports people coping with compassion fatigue and those who want coaching around work or life purpose.
Javier focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. He treats people as the experts in their own stories and helps them name strengths they can use. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters now and next.
Many people come to him feeling stuck after a job change, breakup, or a taxing caregiving role. He listens for patterns that keep showing up and helps clients try different ways of responding. Coaching sessions may include reflections about career direction and next steps.
When trauma and past abuse are part of a person's story, he works carefully to help people build stability and tolerate difficult memories. He also addresses compassion fatigue by identifying sources of burnout and suggesting practical routines and boundaries.
Javier uses a collaborative style that balances support with concrete planning. He encourages small experiments between sessions so people can test what feels useful. He invites clients to set the pace and to focus on the priorities they choose.
How Javier’s approaches translate to online work
Javier draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing symptoms and building skills. One common method helps people identify unhelpful patterns and test small behavior changes; it is useful for relationship problems and life-direction questions. Another approach focuses on stabilizing responses after trauma by teaching grounding and emotion-regulation strategies that make distress more manageable.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the early work. Javier will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, history, and daily life. That means reviewing what has helped before, trying a technique for a few sessions, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Others appreciate being able to continue therapy after a move or while balancing work demands. Javier aims to shape practical sessions so they can be used alongside everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he typically address?
He works with adults on LGBT matters, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. Life purpose, men's issues, and building self-love are additional focuses.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He treats the client as the expert in their own story and uses practical conversation to identify strengths. Work often combines supportive listening with concrete planning and experiments between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with these concerns. That experience includes both coaching and clinical work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. His practice is located in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the selected subscription plan.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling.
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