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Universe & Me Counseling, LLC

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Accepting clients Last Updated 7 days ago

I’m Andrea Perez (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Charlottesville, Virginia. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and my Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Professional Education from the University of West Florida.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings, including but not limited to youth residential placements, school-based services, child and family welfare, and outpatient community mental health with adults and children. My work has centered around supporting individuals with a focus on post-traumatic stress, ADHD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and grief/loss. I have a particular passion for supporting individuals as they navigate key life transitions, especially those in the post-high school phase, where they are exploring career paths, higher education options, and the broader transition into adulthood.

I’m deeply passionate about helping my clients, particularly those in the BIPOC* community, find their voice and develop the skills they need to navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in collaboration and strength-building, and I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to move beyond their boundaries and achieve their goals.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my dog, whether we’re taking long walks or hiking in the beautiful Virginia outdoors. I also enjoy working on complex LEGO sets and getting creative with crafts—activities that help me unwind and stay grounded.

*BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. It's a term that helps acknowledge the unique experiences and challenges faced by people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly when it comes to systemic inequalities. I use this term to show my commitment to supporting the specific needs of these communities.


Specialties

Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Life Transitions Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Self-esteem Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Universe & Me Counseling, LLC is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1184435935

Rates

First session $155
Ongoing sessions $155

Practice Hours

Monday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday --
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Anti-Oppressive Lens Career Counseling Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Exposure Therapy Family Systems Internal Family Systems (IFS) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists First-Gen Immigrants People of Color

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • License(s): VA-0904017136

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Latina, Latino, Latinx
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman

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