About me.. 

I am a graduate of Kean University's  Marriage and Family Therapy Post Graduate program and hold a Masters degree in Behavioral Science.  I have  training in individual, family, and systems work at Ackerman Institute for the Family in NYC and have completed advanced training in Emotionally Focussed Therapy.  My background includes working with diverse populations with a focus on cultural and gender differences.   I have over ten years of experience and have worked at Gay Men's Health Crisis in NYC, NY, as a Crisis Counselor, Family Service League in Montclair, NJ as a Senior Clinician and La Casa de Don Pedro  in Newark , NJ as the Child and Family Therapist.  I offer a gay affirmative approach and have done extensive work with the LGBT community and the Latino population. 

I have been a guest speaker  at Kean Universitiy's  post-graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy and have presented workshops for NJAAMFT and La Casa De Don Pedro. 

I am a member of the following organizations:
  • Clinical member of the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Latino Psychological Association of NJ
  • Certified Substance Abuse Professional
  • Member of The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focussed Therapy

I believe that a well balanced life is essential in order to provide the best service possible to my clients and enjoy painting and practicing yoga in my spare time. 

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311 Claremont Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 900-0005
jperezmamft@gmail.com