Dylan Perese

Dylan Perese is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He brings a respectful approach to discussions of spirit and meaning, and makes room for clients' spiritual beliefs and experiences within therapy.

Dylan offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence in sessions. He blends talk therapy with practical practices like journaling to help people notice patterns and integrate insights between meetings. Sessions aim to be clear and down-to-earth, with simple tools clients can use right away.

His work often centers on relationship struggles, communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, and the emotional impact of loss. He also supports people navigating guilt, shame, questions of life purpose, and mood concerns. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is listed among his focus areas for those facing or processing mortality-related issues.

Dylan draws from several well-known approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method. These approaches are mixed to match what an individual needs and prefers in session.

People who choose him can expect straightforward language and practical steps alongside space to reflect on deeper spiritual or existential questions. He encourages journaling and personal reflection as part of the work between sessions, so progress can continue outside the therapy hour.

How therapy approaches adapt to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them drive action, and on clarifying personal values to guide choices. It can help with anxiety, stress, and finding direction when life feels uncertain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns; it often helps with mood and anxiety symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, offering empathy and acceptance while clients find their own answers; this approach supports self-worth and emotional processing.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing therapy while navigating life transitions, grief, and other challenges without needing to change routines. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions when the format fits the client's needs.