difficult first step of searching for
an answer to your problem.
Fernando Perez
MSW, RSW
As a therapist I work with a range of issues pertaining to individuals and/or couples looking at each problem according to the extent that it affects the person. My belief is that each individual has the potential to make the necessary change(s) to better his/her life. It is a sign of strength for anyone to admit the existence of a problem and to take the necessary steps to solve it.
My work and dedication as a therapist is described by one of my clients:
"It was good to have Fernando as a counselor at one of the worse moments in life. I was facing difficulties in my personal life away from home, not happy in my relationship and lacking satisfaction in my job. A moment when I thought that there was no more tomorrow or a future to dream about, he helped me to see the bright side of life."
Credentials
- Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University
- Member of the College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
- Addiction Certificate from the T.A.P.E. at the St. Michael's College of the University of Toronto
- O.A.C.C.P.P.
I have experience dealing successfully with issues that touch the human-existential situation.
In counseling individuals, some of the more common issues I have dealt with are:
- Life transitions
- Work relocation and/or ethno-culture issues
- Lack of self esteem, stress, loss and grief
- Separation or loss of one's life partner, death
- Relationships
In my experience working with couples some of the more common issues are:
- Relationship break-down, absence of healthy communication
- Infidelity and its legacy in the relationship
- Cultural, racial and linguistic issues affecting the couple
- Issues of separation and its effect on the children
- Couples relationship with extended family
I have a vast experience in the area of addictions:
- Assessment and referrals to treatment centers
- Counselling individuals struggling with alcohol and/or drug addiction
- Issues related to gambling addition
- Working in relapse prevention with the individual users
- Working with family members of the abuser
Specialities
As a therapist, I work mainly with individuals and couples. My focus is to help them find solutions to the problems impeding them from fully enjoying life. A safe forum for the individual(s) to express themselves and for couples to re-establish communication is extremely important. I provide the necessary tools and support for the individual who may be dealing with substance abuse or addiction.
My goal is to help the client(s) get a different perspective that enables them to conquer the presenting issues. These may be:
- Personal
- Stress, depression, anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Anger management
- Workplace issues
- Family
- Parenting
- Blended family
- Stepchildren
- School
- Marriage
- Communication issues
- Conflict resolution
I am willing to assist you to find a solution to your problem or concern.
Office Address & Contact Info
Fernando Perez
6981 Millcreek Drive, Unit 21
Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 6B8
Tel: 905 824 8013
Email: perezfz@gmail.com
