Hi, I’m Jess (she/her).
Welcome to Jess Perez Therapy! I’m so glad you’re here.
I work with adults who are insightful, caring, and often overwhelmed. I work with people who have learned to show up for everyone else, sometimes at the cost of themselves. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, chronic stress, relationship patterns, identity questions, or the lingering effects of trauma. I especially love supporting LGBTQ+ folks, creatives, and anyone who’s ever felt “too much” or “not enough” in this world.
I’m a queer, neurodivergent woman of color and a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy from Antioch University (2018). My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and liberation-focused healing, blending evidence-based treatment with intuition, creativity, and compassion.
I’m not here to diagnose or fix you. I’m here to help you come home to yourself. In therapy, we’ll hold the intersection of nervous system regulation and emotional truth, where deep healing can happen without sacrificing your aliveness. My work has grown to include therapy, consultation | mentorship — and I’m passionate about supporting clients and clinicians who want to do this work with more softness, more truth, and more room for their full humanity.
What I Offer:
I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating:
Anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions
Identity exploration and LGBTQ+ affirming care
Relationship challenges, attachment wounds, and communication struggles
Creative blocks, burnout, and “overwhelm”
What You Can Expect in Therapy:
In our work together, we’ll build a strong, trusting relationship and move at a pace your system can safely hold. You can expect:
Compassionate, empowering talk therapy
Mindfulness and nervous system regulation tools
Purposeful self-care practices that honor your reality
Deep listening and attuned presence
A safe, affirming space to explore your identity
A collaborative, client-led journey toward clarity, self-trust, and healing