Therapy in Costa Mesa, CA | Counselor Dama Perez

Couples Therapy
Sometimes you know what's wrong, but it feels impossible to say out loud. Maybe your fear of hurting your partner is larger than your longing to feel held by them. Therapy becomes a space where spoken and unspoken pain can be honored without shame, so you no longer carry stories of rejection alone.
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Individual Therapy
It’s not always your partner that’s the problem, sometimes it’s the relationship you’ve built with yourself. In individual therapy, I help you see beyond the patterns of self-blame and emotional exhaustion. Together, we unpack how culture, trauma, or silence shaped your sense of what’s normal in love and how to rewrite that story from a place of self-trust.
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Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety might not look like panic attacks for you, it might look like difficulty sleeping, irritability, restlessness, or feeling too sensitive. Therapy is the bridge between your emotional responses and their roots. Together, we explore how generational patterns and cultural messages shaped your sense of safety, and how your body can learn to live in this moment, not in constant anticipation of what might go wrong.
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Premarital Counseling
If you're honest, part of you is terrified of repeating the relationships you saw growing up. Maybe love always felt conditional or full of sacrifice. Premarital counseling gives you a chance to create a totally different template, one where love doesn’t mean losing yourself or staying quiet, but showing up fully and being met there.
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Grief Counseling
Grief can be isolating. The world keeps moving, and you feel untouched by anything but your sadness. In therapy, you find a companion in the process, a guide who helps you sit with the pain and gently move forward at a pace that honors your relationship to what you’ve lost.
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Immigration Evaluations
Maybe your attorney mentioned terms like asylum or hardship waiver and everything felt confusing. My goal is to make this process clear and feel safe. Together, we explore how your history, emotions, and symptoms relate to your immigration case, and I prepare a detailed evaluation that supports your legal team in advocating for you fully and accurately.
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Can I use insurance for therapy?
I am currently an out-of-network provider. However, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Many PPO plans offer partial reimbursement checks with your provider to confirm your benefits.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes! I offer two sliding scale spots for clients with financial need. If cost is a concern, please reach out. I'm happy to discuss options during your consultation.
What does the therapy process look like?
We start with an intake session to explore your relationship history, communication patterns, and goals. From there, we’ll meet regularly to uncover deeper emotional patterns, build new tools for connection, and work toward the relationship you want to create. Therapy is always tailored to your unique story and pace.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?
Life happens! I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or reschedules. Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice may be subject to the full session fee. No-shows or missed appointments without prior notice will be charged the full session rate, as that time is reserved specifically for you.
How does virtual therapy work?
Sessions are held through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You’ll receive a private link before each session. All you need is a quiet and confidential space, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.
What if I don’t feel like we’re a good fit?
It’s completely normal to wonder if therapy is the right match for you. Building trust and feeling comfortable with your therapist is essential for meaningful growth. If at any point you feel unsure about our connection or approach, please let me know. We can talk openly about it and decide together whether to adjust our work or explore other options. Your comfort and progress are my top priorities, and I’m here to support you every step of the way whether that means continuing together or helping you find the best path forward.
Good Faith Estimate (No Surprises Act)
This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of services that are reasonably expected for the expected services to address your mental health care needs. The estimate is based on the information known to us when we did the estimate.

The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill.

If you are billed for more than this Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill.

You may contact the contact listed above if billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can request an update to the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available.

You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill.

There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.

To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to: www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call CMS at 1-800-985-3059 .

This Good Faith Estimate is not a contract. It does not obligate you to accept the services listed above.