Marcus R Perez
6+ years experience

Marcus R Perez

Licensed Professional Counselor

·LPC, MHSP
6+ years experience
Chattanooga, TN, United States
$125 - $150
Accepting clients

About

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."

I work with

Family
Family
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Children
Children
Teens
Teens

Specialties

Areas of Focus

Anger ManagementAnxiety
Autism SpectrumBehavioral IssuesChild or AdolescentCoping SkillsDevelopmental DisordersLearning DisabilitiesFamily ConflictIntellectual DisabilityLife CoachingMen's IssuesParentingPeer RelationshipsRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSpiritualitySports PerformanceStressTeen ViolenceImpulse Control DisordersThinking Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Person-Centered
Coaching
Applied Behavioral Analysis

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online, In Person

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$125

Sliding scale available.

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$150

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

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

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

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.

Payment Methods

Amex
Discover
Mastercard
Visa

Location

Primary

Primary Office

7209 Hamilton Acres Circle

Chattanooga, TN, 37421

United States

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The Transformation Center

7209 Hamilton Acres Circle

Chattanooga, TN, 37421

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7209 Hamilton Acres Circle

Chattanooga, TN, 37421 map

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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.

I see family and individual
$125 - $150 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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