- Values focused
- Skill building
- Direct support
About Misty
Misty Perry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. She emphasizes working with each person as the expert in their own life and draws on a few straightforward tools to reduce overwhelm and build coping skills. She speaks English and brings four years of clinical experience to sessions.
Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that centers their priorities. Misty helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She also addresses caregiver strain, communication problems, midlife transitions, social anxiety, women's issues, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
Her work blends empathy with hands-on techniques from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means the conversations focus on values, practical behavior changes, and the client’s own goals rather than on labels or tests.
Misty aims to make therapy feel useful from session one. Sessions often include problem-solving, simple exercises to manage intense feelings, and steps clients can try between meetings. She helps people build small routines that reduce daily stress and strengthen relationships.
Beginning therapy here involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to availability. The process is meant to be straightforward so people can start addressing what matters to them without extra hurdles.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Misty uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit well with remote work. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking small, values-driven steps; it can help with anxiety, panic, and life transitions. CBT breaks down unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms such as panic attacks.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. You and the therapist can adjust the plan over time based on what feels most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining continuity of care during life transitions or when balancing caregiving and work schedules. Licensed professionals will discuss practical details so sessions match your needs and routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Misty commonly address?
Misty works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, midlife issues, social anxiety, women's issues, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her style of therapy like?
She blends practical techniques with an accepting, client-centered stance. Conversations focus on values, behavior changes, and skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a practicing clinician in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based within her licensed region.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.