Therapy in Huntington Beach, CA | Counselor Dama Perez

Couples Therapy is for partners in Huntington Beach, CA who feel independent and capable in the world but disconnected in their relationship. You may both value freedom and strength, yet struggle to feel emotionally safe with each other. Conversations either escalate quickly or get brushed aside to keep things calm. If you are searching for couples therapy near you because you want connection that feels steady and real, this space allows you to slow down and rebuild trust.

Couples often begin to shift from defensiveness and avoidance toward clearer emotional understanding. Instead of arguing about the surface issue, you start recognizing the hurt and unmet needs underneath. Communication becomes more grounded. Emotional safety gradually replaces guardedness. The relief comes from knowing you can speak honestly without the fear of everything falling apart.

In our sessions, we explore the relational patterns shaping your connection. We gently examine attachment wounds, cultural expectations, emotional labor, and the roles each of you learned in love. This local work creates space to interrupt reactive cycles and build connection that feels mutual, secure, and sustainable.

Individual Therapy is for first-generation Latinas and professionals of color in Huntington Beach, CA who appear independent and strong but feel emotionally unsettled underneath. You may be managing work, relationships, and expectations with competence, yet privately feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to ask for what you need. If you are searching for individual therapy near you because you are tired of over-functioning and under-expressing, this space gives you room to slow down and be fully seen.

Clients often begin to shift from self-doubt and emotional suppression toward clarity and grounded self-trust. Instead of minimizing your feelings, you start recognizing the attachment wounds and cultural expectations shaping your reactions. Emotional awareness replaces constant overthinking. Boundaries feel steadier. The relief comes from realizing you do not have to sacrifice yourself to maintain connection.

In our sessions, we explore the patterns influencing your identity and relationships. We gently examine grief, generational pressure, perfectionism, and the habit of staying composed at all costs. This local work creates space for emotional safety, aligned choices, and a more sustainable way of living without losing yourself.

Anxiety Therapy is for first-generation Latinas and professionals of color in Huntington Beach, CA who appear independent and composed but feel internally restless. You may manage work, relationships, and expectations with strength, yet privately struggle with racing thoughts, tension, or a constant sense that you should be doing more. If you are searching for anxiety therapy near you because you are tired of living in quiet hypervigilance, this space helps you slow down and understand what is driving that pressure.

Premarital Counseling is for engaged and seriously dating couples in Huntington Beach, CA who want to enter marriage feeling emotionally secure, not just excited. You may love each other deeply and still notice moments of defensiveness, avoidance, or uncertainty about how you will handle future stress. If you are searching for premarital counseling near you because you want clarity and alignment before making a lifelong commitment, this space supports intentional preparation.

Grief Therapy is for individuals in Huntington Beach, CA who feel disconnected from themselves after loss. You may be grieving quietly while maintaining strength outwardly. If you are searching for grief therapy near you because you feel emotionally tired, this space helps you slow down and feel supported.

Immigration Evaluations are available for individuals in Huntington Beach, CA needing psychological documentation for immigration proceedings. Whether connected to asylum or hardship cases, this process requires careful and compassionate documentation. If you are searching for immigration evaluations near you, this space prioritizes clarity and professionalism.

Sessions are held in person in Irvine or virtually across California.