Rachel Perez, LCSW

Education & Training

I completed my Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Sociology with a criminal justice concentration at Colorado State University.  I completed my Masters of Social Work at the University of Denver. 

Current Roles

While pursuing my degrees I gained work experience in adult community correction programs, youth and adult inpatient facilities, and youth residential treatment facilities.  Upon graduation I began working in an evidence-based in-home family therapy model for youth- Multi-Systemic Therapy.  I was a clinician on this team for 3 years and in a leadership role with the team for an additional 12 years.  In the last 12 years I also held a leadership role with other in-home family therapy programs, trauma informed wraparound programs, youth-based crisis resolution teams, and behavioral health level of care evaluation programs.  I am currently connected into the Counseling Center as the Executive Director and excited to support this team in providing quality mental health services to students and staff/faculty.  It is important to me that we have a team culture and organizational philosophy that builds an inclusive and compassionate environment.  I enjoy working alongside campus partners to engage in a community that cares for one another.  

Therapeutic Approaches

My clinical and supervision lens focuses on systemic and strength-based approaches.  I have experience in solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy.  I value relationships and believe it is essential to understand others in their identities/cultural context and developmental phase. 

About Me

I believe in the power of community and strive to give to my community and have been privileged to engage in a community- whether that be with family, friends, neighbors, or past and present co-workers- that also gives back to me.