Habibi E. Feliciano Perez, CCTP, LCSW, MSW, RSW

Therapy Where Your Whole Identity Matters

Welcome! I’m Habibi E. Feliciano Perez (He/Him/His), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and clinical consultant.

My practice was founded on one simple, vital truth: true healing requires a space where your full, complex identity —your culture, gender, sexuality, relationships, and lived history— is not just acknowledged, but deeply honored, understood, and integrated.

"We cannot heal in spaces that require us to leave parts of ourselves at the door. Therapy is where your whole story is honored."

— Habibi E. Feliciano Perez, CCTP, LCSW, RSW, MSW.

Living at the intersection of identity, culture, and mental health care can be complex. You shouldn't have to waste session time acting as a cultural tour guide, explaining your background, or defending how you love. My goal is to ensure you feel grounded, seen, and empowered from the very first session.

Evidence-Based Care Tailored to Your Life & Relationships

I specialize in providing trauma-informed, identity-affirming virtual psychotherapy for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and intersectional individuals, couples and relationships across California, Florida, and Ontario.

Rather than relying on a one-size fits all framework, my work integrates evidence-based modalities tailored to your unique relational and internal landscape:

• Couples, Partners & Relationship Therapy (Gottman Level II & EFT): De-escalate recurring conflict loops, restore emotional safety, and rebuild deep erotic and emotional intimacy—for monogamous, polyamorous, ENM, and relationally diverse partnerships.

• Sex Therapy & Intimacy Specialization: Currently completing advanced clinical training toward becoming an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, offering specialized care for sexual health, desire differences, intimacy repair, and identity alignment.

• Internal Family Systems (IFS): Understand the protective "parts" of yourself that have kept you safe—so you can step out of constant defense mode, heal minority stress, and let down your guard.

• DBT & CBT Skills: Actionable, practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and unlearning internalized shame.

• Harm Reduction & Specialty Care: Compassionate, non-judgmental support navigating substance use, HIV care, and chronic health stress.

Therapy isn’t limited to individual, couples, and relationship sessions. Healing also happens in shared community. I design and lead specialized therapy groups and structured workshops focused on real connection, practical skill-building, and peer support.

Clinical Consultation & Organizational Strategy

Beyond direct clinical practice, I serve as an organizational strategist and clinical consultant—shaping best practices across corporate, healthcare, and therapeutic landscapes:

• Clinical Case Consultation: Expert expert peer-to-peer case guidance for licensed therapists and clinical teams seeking specialized consultation in sex therapy, relationship diversity (polyamory/ENM/kink), Gottman/IFS integration, and intersectional trauma.

• Organizational Equity Consulting: Strategic advisory for healthcare providers, non-profits, and corporate entities. Offerings include LGBTQ+ equity audits, trauma-informed system design, policy alignment, and high-impact professional development workshops.

• Evidence-Informed Practice: Advisory work grounding in my background in research and community advocacy, examining HIV care, immigration, and health equity for marginalized and intersectional communities.

Credentials, Education & Licensure:

• California: LCSW #133689

• Florida: SW20812

• Ontario: RSW 828761

Certification & Advanced Clinical Training:

• ASSECT Certification Track - Currently in process of training towards ASSECT Sex Therapist Certification

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

• Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) & Advanced DBT Training

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level II)

• LGBTQ-Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (LGBT-Affirming CBT)

• Applying Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Autistic and ADHD Adults (Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens)

Academic & Research Background

• Master of Social Work (MSW): Specialist focus in clinical social work, community development, and intersectional health equity.

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Sexuality Studies: My foundational background in soicology and sexuality studies informs my systems-focused, sex-positive, and identity-affirming approach —ensuring therapy is grounded in both clinical expertise and systemic understanding.

• Research & Advocacy: Extensive background in community development and research examining HIV status, immigration dynamics, and health outcomes for queer and newcomer communities.