Emmanuel Perez
Emmanuel Perez
Personal Statement

Everyone has their own personal journey throughout life that shapes who they are.
However, it can often feel overwhelming and lonely when you don’t have the support you need, especially when life becomes unbearable. My passion is to help strengthen and encourage you so that you can begin to live life with purpose. I enjoy creating an inclusive, warm, and accepting environment for wherever you are in your journey. I’ll make sure you feel appreciated and understood as we gently peel back the layers of who you are.

As a Latino, I can relate to the unique experiences of multicultural peoples and I am committed to fostering a welcoming space where those perspectives are respected. Growing up in a single-parent household taught me the value of resilience and empathy. I know what it’s like to feel unseen or unheard, and I strive to create a safe space where your story is honored, your voice is valued, and your healing is supported every step of the way. My goal is to help you explore your fears, doubts, guilt, shame, and begin replacing distorted thoughts and faulty beliefs with truth that transforms. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief, low self-worth, or spiritual
discouragement, I will always include you in the treatment planning process and ensure you’re getting the most out of your time in therapy.

In my free time, I enjoy running my own dance company in the city, hosting dance music events, teaching classes, and spending time dog sitting.

Treatment Areas and Competencies

Anxiety

Depression

OCD

Relationship Conflicts

Grief

Porn Addiction

Life Stress

ADHD

Trauma

Approach to Therapy

As your therapist, I aim to provide you with a “toolbox” of skills needed to improve your
life and begin seeing yourself for who you were truly created to be. I believe that the
client and clinician, when collaborative, can find the best ways to improve the clients
own life. I enjoy guiding my clients in the direction that I believe is best for them while
also giving you autonomy to make the decisions you believe is best. I’ll always be in the canoe of life with you, paddling through the deep waters so you are
never overcome by fear.

Treatment Modalities and Theoretical Orientations

CBT

REBT

Personn Centered

Christian Counseling

Attachment Theory

Education, Licenses and Certifications

  • BA in Applied Psychology at University of Illinois at Chicago
  • MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University
  • Nationally Certified Counselor
  • CBT/Self Esteem Training Certification
  • Anxiety & Worry management Certification
  • Gottman Level 1 Certification

Contact Emmanuel

Meet

53 W. Jackson, suite 1615 Chicago 60604

Call

773-453-6873

Email

manny@pneumachicago.com