Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Louisiana
Perez & Associates is a mental health practice dedicated to enhancing daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life for individuals across all ages. With over 30 years of clinical experience, our team specializes in therapy, psychoeducational evaluations, medication management, and guided meditation services. We prioritize personalized care, leveraging clients' strengths to address challenges while releasing past limitations. Our services cater to children, adolescents, and adults, with specialized programs for gifted testing, ADHD assessments, and community mental health advocacy.We combine clinical expertise with compassionate support, offering both in-person and online sessions to accommodate diverse needs. Our commitment extends beyond individual care through community engagement, educational outreach, and media initiatives aimed at reducing mental health stigma and promoting self-care.
Services
Therapy
Testing
Medication Management
Meditation Services
ADHD Assessments
Gifted Testing
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of clinical experience with diverse age groups
- Our services combine therapy, testing, and medication management
- We offer personalized care tailored to individual needs
- Our practice includes community mental health advocacy programs
- We provide both in-person and online session options
Services
Therapy
Our therapy services help clients navigate mental health challenges through personalized treatment plans. We specialize in improving relationship dynamics, enhancing daily functioning, and promoting emotional well-being for children, adolescents, and adults. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, addressing past limitations, and developing practical coping strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
Testing
We provide comprehensive psychological evaluations including gifted testing and psychoeducational assessments. Our services help identify learning differences, attention issues, and academic accommodations for students aged 2.5 years and older. All assessments follow Louisiana Bulletin 1508 standards and help determine eligibility for standardized test modifications.
Medication Management
Our medication management services offer non-narcotic treatment options for anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD in patients aged 6-65. We follow strict licensing guidelines while evaluating treatment effectiveness and recommending regimen adjustments when necessary to ensure optimal mental health outcomes.
Meditation Services
Guided meditation sessions help clients achieve mental calmness and clarity through breathing techniques and mindfulness practices. Available for individuals and groups, these sessions promote stress reduction, emotional health improvement, and enhanced focus through both in-person and online formats.
ADHD Assessments
Specialized ADHD evaluations for adults enrolled in academic programs identify attention deficits and provide tailored recommendations. We assess daily routine demands to determine assessment suitability and help clients understand how ADHD symptoms may impact their work and personal life.
People
Baraka W. Perez
Advanced Practice Medical Psychologist
Dr. Baraka W. Perez, Louisiana-licensed medical psychologist with 30+ years of experience, specializes in therapy, testing, and medication management. She founded 'Be Well with Dr. B' and hosts 'The Breakdown' YouTube channel, focusing on accessible mental health education while serving on nonprofit boards and community organizations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide therapy, psychoeducational testing, medication management, ADHD assessments, and guided meditation services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide both in-person and online therapy sessions to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What age groups do you work with?
Our services cater to clients aged 6-65, including specialized programs for children, adolescents, and adult mental health needs.
Are medication management services available?
Yes, we offer non-narcotic medication management for anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD following strict licensing guidelines.
Do you provide school admission testing?
We conduct gifted testing and psychoeducational evaluations for school admission requirements following Louisiana Bulletin 1508 standards.
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