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Emmanuel Perez, LCPC, MC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Illinois
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues-Emotion regulation-

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Professional statement

Emmanuel Perez, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Chicago, Illinois, who provides virtual therapy to adults throughout Illinois. He specializes in working with adults between the ages of 21 and 35, with a particular focus on supporting individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and depression. As a Latino therapist, Emmanuel is committed to creating a culturally responsive and welcoming space where clients, particularly those from underserved and historically marginalized communities, feel understood, supported, and empowered to pursue meaningful change.

He primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and build lasting emotional resilience. For clients who desire to incorporate their faith into treatment, Emmanuel also offers Christian counseling from a clinically informed, faith-integrated perspective.

He also has earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University Chicago and is a fully licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). His clinical experience includes working with individuals facing a variety of emotional and life challenges, and he is passionate about equipping clients with practical tools that foster long-term growth, confidence, and emotional well-being.

Emmanuel provides secure telehealth services exclusively through online sessions, offering clients the flexibility and convenience of receiving therapy from the comfort of their own homes. He can be contacted via email for appointment inquiries and additional information.


Message to clients

Living with anxiety or depression can be exhausting, especially when it feels like you've tried everything to feel better. You may find yourself pushing through each day, masking how you're really feeling, or questioning why simple tasks seem so overwhelming. Over time, these experiences can leave you feeling discouraged, isolated, or disconnected from yourself and the people around you. Therapy offers a space where you don't have to carry those burdens alone. Together, we can explore the underlying patterns contributing to your distress and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Throughout the counseling process, we'll focus on developing practical skills that help you respond to life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Whether it's learning to manage overwhelming emotions, replace unhelpful thought patterns with more balanced perspectives, strengthen healthy coping strategies, or reconnect with your personal values, our work will be tailored to your unique goals and experiences. The aim is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you build a life that feels more fulfilling, intentional, and aligned with who you want to become.

I also believe that being an effective therapist requires personal growth and self-awareness, which is why I intentionally invest in my own well-being. This allows me to bring presence, compassion, and genuine curiosity into each therapeutic relationship.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Pneuma Chicago, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, 2025 - Present

Concordia University Chicago, MA Clinical Mental Health , 2022

Licensure

Illinois: 180.017245

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Emmanuel Perez is not in-network with any insurances.

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Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$190 (50min)

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