Marcus R Perez
Licensed Professional Counselor
·LPC, MHSPAbout
When life feels overwhelming, whether from anxiety, emotional dysregulation, depression, ADHD, or ongoing stress it can be hard to make sense of what’s happening inside you. I work with individuals managing these challenges as well as neurodivergent clients and families seeking behavioral support for their children, including 504/IEP guidance. Together, we uncover the “why” beneath the “what” to build clarity, confidence, and emotional balance. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, ruminative thinking, and behavioral challenges. I provide therapy, offer functional behavior assessments, and Behavior Support Plans while helping children, teens, and adults develop emotional regulation, coping skills, and strategies to succeed at home, school, and work. I support clients and caregivers navigating stress, emotional challenges, or neurodivergent needs. I collaborate with families and schools to implement 504/IEP supports, behavior plans, and strategies that foster emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience. Together, we work toward meaningful, lasting change. **Specialties:** I work with children, teens, and adults managing anxiety, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, depression, or neurodivergent issues. I also support families and caregivers seeking behavioral strategies, 504/IEP guidance, and emotional regulation skills, to help create plans that promote growth and lasting change. I also conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. **Credentials & Experience:** I combine expertise in ABA and mental health therapy, bringing 25 years of experience supporting adults and children with special needs in schools and community settings. I integrate behavior change strategies with mental health support to address actions and underlying emotional needs.
"I incorporate concepts from CBT and ABA in my practice. In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide the best approach. Together, we'll examine how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, and I'll guide you in learning strategies to change patterns, build coping skills, and improve your well-being."
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Free Consultation
15 min · Online, In Person
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · LPC, MHSP
Marcus R Perez · Verified January 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended Ball State University, Muncie IN, Counseling Psychology in , Graduated 2001
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I am in-network with BCBST, Cigna, Aetna, Optum, and TennCare, and I also accept private pay clients. We can review your insurance to pre-determine benefits, and I provide superbills for out-of-network clients to assist with reimbursement.
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My Practice at a Glance
Available both in-person and online
7209 Hamilton Acres Circle
Chattanooga, TN, 37421 map
I incorporate concepts from CBT and ABA in my practice. In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide the best approach. Together, we'll examine how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, and I'll guide you in learning strategies to change patterns, build coping skills, and improve your well-being.
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