Accepting new patients
Tania Perez-Barry
MSW Intern Clinician
About Me
I am in the final stage of my Master of Social Work program and look forward to dedicating my career to helping individuals and communities thrive. I’ve always found it rewarding to listen to and be there for others and have lots of natural curiosity about people. My lifelong passion for supporting others has guided me into this work, and I am excited to exercise my skills and dedication to my clients.
Education & Training
I am completing my MSW at Western New Mexico University, where my studies have focused on school social work and psychotherapy practice. Alongside my academic work, I have experience as a mentor and residential program counselor for children and adolescents and in case management for underserved families.
My therapeutic style incorporates narrative, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment therapies, and Internal Family Systems. I’ve been grateful for the privilege of working with clients with anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, and everyday life challenges.
My Approach
I think of myself as having the honor of gently accompanying my clients through their thought and emotional processes, their history, their stories; I want my clients to feel like I am right alongside them as we navigate questions, secrets, choices, goals, strengths, and the mundane. I like to start with a conversational feel. I customize my work to every client to make therapy their comfortable space.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where clients feel truly heard and seen. I strive to create a safe space where individuals can explore themselves freely. I strongly believe in individuals’ freedom to live healthily in the way they choose, whatever that may look like. With empathy, active listening, and curiosity, I aim to help clients deepen their self-understanding and find meaningful ways to navigate life’s challenges.
Specialties
I am especially interested in working with adolescents and adults navigating mood and anxiety concerns, relationships, acute stress, and life transitions. I strive to provide a safe and affirming space where clients of all identities feel understood and valued. I welcome LGBTQ+ individuals as well as those facing challenges related to race, culture, socioeconomic barriers, and other aspects of identity and belonging.
Personal Interests
Outside of my therapeutic work, I enjoy music, creativity, reading, gaming, and spending time with my husband and toddler.
