Dani Perez (They/She), C.C.C.
Sip & Psych
Hi! I’m Dani, a Canadian Clinical Counsellor gratefully working and living in the territorial and ancestral lands of the indigenous people of Southern Alberta. This includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Stoney Nakoda First Nations (comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, as well as the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 & 6).
About me:
I find so much inspiration from time spent in wild and in-between places: the line where the waves meet the sand and rock, the colours of dusk and the early breath of dawn, the point where the mountains touch the sky. These places have taught me, continually so, to hold heartbreak, grief, pain, and sorrow alongside curiosity, joy, and beauty.
Clients I work with are often struggling to navigate their own wild and in-between places. Some, but certainly not all, of those clients include couples and individuals of all ages from 2SLGBTQ+ and genderqueer communities, folks navigating complex relational dynamics, and those coming from religious trauma or high-control religious groups. I also work with bereavement, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and life transitions.
Education and Theoretical Framework:
I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University and am a registered Canadian Clinical Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (no. 11252680).
My therapeutic approach finds an anchor in trauma-informed, feminist, and somatic approaches. The primary therapeutic modalities I use are Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).
Where to from here?
Finding a therapist can be a confusing and often expensive endeavour. With this in mind, I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals for counselling and answer any questions you have (even if it’s just, “Dani, what does “Narrative therapy” actually mean?”). I’m looking forward to coming alongside you in your journey of untangling some of the many threads in the tapestry of being human.
Contact Info
Email: dani@sipandpsych.com
Website: www.sipandpsych.com
Instagram: @sipandpsych_
Facebook: Sip & Psych
Availability:
Weekdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekends - Online only, please reach out directly for availability
Virtual and In-person appointments available
Areas of Practice:
Youth, Adults (18+); Individuals, Relationship / Couples
Therapy
2SLGBTQ+, Trans affirming care, Religious trauma/high-control religious background, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Neurodivergence
Personal Interests:
I deeply enjoy the outdoors and sharing movement with community. Any day with decent weather will find me wrangling friends into rock climbing, cycling, running, swimming, hiking, or river walks. I also enjoy quiet mornings with my two ragdoll cats on my lap, a warm cup of coffee beside me, and a good book of poetry in hand.
