Stephanny Perea-Perez, Psy.D. (Hillcrest)

(She/Her/Hers) Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Perea-Perez is a licensed psychologist (PSY 34490) at Hillcrest Psychological Associates who specializes in individual and couples therapy with adults. Her expertise includes treating Anxiety, Depression, psychological trauma including childhood trauma, interpersonal and relationship issues, infidelity, self-esteem issues and identity development. She works with the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and provides bilingual services for Spanish speaking individuals.

Dr. Perea-Perez earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of California, Merced in 2012. She continued her academic journey in San Diego, California, and earned a Master’s degree and Doctor of Psychology degree (Psy.D) in Clinical Forensic Psychology in 2017.

Prior to private practice work, Dr. Perea-Perez worked at a psychiatric hospital with active-duty service members suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, infidelity, interpersonal issues, grief/loss and suicidality. Dr. Perea-Perez uses Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to provide her clients with the skills and tools they need to navigate through life’s challenges. She helps her clients increase self-awareness and develop insight into their thoughts, emotions and behaviors to expand their locus of control. Dr. Perea-Perez believes that the more we get to know ourselves, the more we understand our needs and how to fulfill them. Additionally, Dr. Perea-Perez is trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy which are therapies specific to trauma. Dr. Perea-Perez uses MBSR in conjunction to these trauma therapies to assist clients with reconnecting to their emotions, along with the physical sensations in their body. Dr. Perea-Perez creates a warm, welcoming, non-judgmental and safe environment for her clients to explore and share their inner world. Dr. Perea-Perez believes that everyone has the capacity to heal and live a happy life. She is dedicated to teaching her clients and the world about the mind/body connection to improve mental and physical wellness worldwide.

When she is not in the office, she enjoys being in nature and finding new areas to explore and
adventure in.

She is in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and MHN.