Nina Perales, lcsw 

a Highly skilled leader, director and collaborator apt at bringing together stakeholders to explore concerns, iterate user-informed ideas, and implement effective solutions. Known as an innovator, communicator and advocate with a reputation for compassion in addressing challenging and complex issues. Driven and focused with recognition for bringing people together, considering the user/client needs while remaining observant to fiduciary responsibility within the context of change and quality improvement.

I studied to become a therapist in order to advocate and work directly with people for change. I studied theory and research to know what most effectively informs this change for the individual and the systems within our environment. As a leader at national healthcare companies i have partnered with stakeholders at all levels to design and implement strategies for programming and creative solutions that address often avoided issues such as emotions in the workplace and racial equity.

i use my clinical training to inform both individual change in counseling and systemic change at the corporate level. The mindfulness approaches of DBT, ACT, and yoga have the components of values-driven action and assessment by efficacy. Most recently I have incorporated UX design work to approaching improvement. UX design is about curiosity, reframing, and iterating ideas, which shares aspects with mindfulness and acceptance. Taking these evidence-based practices and linking them to behavioral health in a primary care setting leads to bountiful impact for teams and patients. 

Areas that can be addressed in therapy

I am a Tejana from Austin. I studied at the University of Chicago for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I am grateful to have spent my time at a graceful and thoughtful campus; one which shaped me into asking questions and standing up for change. I miss being near the campus so very much! 

Along the way I have held positions in the film industry in Los Angeles, at UT Austin in family research, at non-profit organizations in Austin, Texas, and in Las Vegas, san jose and philly as a Behavioral Health Specialist on a medical team. every role was based on delivering quality work within an environment of equity and inclusion.

All of these roles have allowed me to understand many facets of life that contribute to our identities. i send gratitude to my many mentors along the way and aim to keep spreading love and support. We all want to matter and I endeavor to show that to all of you.

You will grow and change. I am excited about supporting you through it.

Gracias,

Nina Perales

Licensed in Nevada (6613-C) and Texas (54420).

Pennsylvania and California licensed.
For any questions about my licensure please reach out to the respective State Boards.