Supervised by Patrick Vargas, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC

Roy Perez is a dedicated behavioral health professional, therapist, and addiction treatment leader with extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment, clinical programming, and behavioral health operations. With a Master of Education in Counseling specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy, Roy combines a strong clinical foundation with a comprehensive understanding of the systems, relationships, and environmental factors that influence the healing journey. Although he is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, he has worked as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor for 5.5 years. This diverse experience has provided him with a unique perspective on the healing journey. 

Roy is a Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)-trained therapist with experience in addiction recovery, trauma-informed care, marriage and family dynamics, identity crises, and betrayal trauma. He is committed to helping individuals process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Roy is passionate about helping individuals recognize their strengths, address underlying emotional and behavioral patterns, and build meaningful lives beyond the hurt they experience. His approach emphasizes personal accountability, emotional awareness, resilience, and the development of practical coping skills that support lasting change. He also pulls from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy and Existential Therapy.

Born and raised in the beautiful city of San Antonio, Roy strives to foster a supportive, respectful, and empowering therapeutic environment where individuals feel understood, challenged, and encouraged to achieve sustainable changes.