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Maria Perez, LCSW (she/her/ella)
Paz Interior Holistic Healing PLLC
In-House Reiki & Somatic Healing Practitioner
Hi all! My name is Maria G. Perez, LCSW, reiki practitioner, holistic therapist and founder of Paz Interior Holistic Healing PLLC. As a bilingual 1st gen Latina, I create a heart-led wellness practice dedicated to nurturing the mind, body and spirit-especially for women of color seeking balance, restoration and paz interior-inner peace. My mission is to create a sacred, supportive space for healing from the inside out.
I specialize in working with the intellectualizer who has been in talk therapy for years. If you are someone who struggles to feel and process your emotions and your therapy sessions are starting to feel more like a chat session, maybe it’s time to move into your body and explore new ways to process your anxiety, depression or trauma.
One of my specialties is reiki. The word reiki itself comes from the Japanese words “rei” meaning universal and “ki” meaning life energy. Reiki is a complimentary therapy in which the provider aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in similar ways to acupuncture or acupressure. It is believed that improving the flow of energy around the body can help relieve pain, speed healing and produce relaxation. I like to describe it as a trauma informed emotional release massage. My goal is to get all those emotions that are stuck unstuck so you can fully heal and get into your body and out of your head.
In addition to offering reiki, I blend clinical expertise with ancestral wisdom and offer wellness workshops, that honor cultural roots and promote a deep transformation. These workshops may include breathwork, somatic yoga, meditation, sound bath or a combination of the different techniques. Each one targets our nervous system as well as our brain in ways that stimulate the vagus nerve, which helps regulate the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” system), reducing stress and promoting calm.
Outside of the therapy room I am a mother to two teen boys (19 and 17). I enjoy interior design and all things crafty. I enjoy making candles and soaps in my spare time and you will always find me moving some kind of furniture or redesigning a space. I also enjoy spending time in nature, as I feel the most connected to my roots and ancestors in that way. I am looking forward to connecting with you, whether it be in person or virtually.
Specialties and Services:
• Reiki
• Somatic Practices & Sound Bowl Healing
• Trauma-Informed Care
• LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
• BIPOC-Centered Therapy
• Online & In-Person Sessions
Let’s get you out of your head and into your body together!