(954) 225-2324 12555 Orange Drive Davie, FL 33330 EMDR Therapy Available
kperez@divinemercyhealingcounseling.com
About the therapist
About
Kimberly Pérez, M.S., LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is the Founder and primary therapist at the Divine Mercy Healing & Counseling Center. She has 14 years of experience in the mental health field. Kim has worked extensively with survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and human trafficking. Kim has been in the role of Forensic Interviewer for child sexual abuse cases referred by law enforcement and served as the State Attorney’s Office Liaison in the 17th Judicial Circuit for sexual battery cases. In addition, Kim has experience providing therapy for formerly incarcerated men and women, the homeless, individuals struggling with severe and persistent mental illness (i.e., Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder), those struggling with depression, self-harm, anxiety, substance use, teens with behavioral problems, issues within the parent-child relationship, etc. Her therapeutic framework is systemic, and she believes that working with the family is instrumental for change. Kim has worked with youth and families referred by the School Board District and also via a Family Violence Intervention Program for first time juvenile offenders who have been charged with domestic battery or assault. In addition she has been in the role of Clinical Director of a Certified Rape Crisis Center & Domestic Violence Shelter as well as supervisor for a team of Family Therapists. She is also a volunteer therapist for Project Rachel, which assists survivors of reproductive loss/abortion/s. Kim is especially passionate about the prevention of suicide and educating the community about Narcissistic & Psychopathic abuse. She is deeply in love with Jesus Christ and strives to lead others closer to his healing love and mercy.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Sexual, Physical & Emotional Abuse
If you or someone you know has been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused, I am so sorry that this has happened. It was not your fault. Following abuse, we are never quite the same-yet there is an opportunity to become stronger than ever before. Some of the common side effects of abuse are depression, guilt, shame, anxiety, problems with sleep, eating disorders, anger, poor self-esteem, social withdrawal, and addiction.
*Expertise in NARCISSISTIC ABUSE.
Self-Worth & Depression
Depression is one of the most debilitating conditions that someone can live with. Simple tasks such as getting up for work or school, taking a shower, grooming and socializing can feel like too much. We feel like we are a burden and can’t seem to enjoy the things we once did. I can’t promise you that you will feel better tomorrow, or next week. What I can promise you is that with proper and consistent treatment you can and will get better.
Youth & Families
Is your teen or pre-teen struggling with depression, low self-esteem, or anger? Are you constantly receiving phone calls from school due to misbehavior, poor academic progress, concerns due to a negative peer group etc.? Perhaps your child is being bullied. Is there sibling rivalry at home and you just wish your children would get along? If your answer was, 'yes' to any of the concerns mentioned above, I can help.
As of yet, I have never met a, ‘bad kid.’ However, I have met plenty that are hurting and don’t know how to cope with their pain. I have ample experience working with youth and their families to facilitate positive change. I don’t shy away from "tough cases".