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John Perez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of North Dakota and Minnesota, a member of the American Counseling Association, a Certified DBT therapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor. He has a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Webster University (2007) and a bachelor's degree in Pre-Professional Psychology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2005) and is currently a doctoral student at NDSU, in the Counselor Supervision and Education program. Perez is also currently employed at Sanford Health, as a Senior Behavioral Health Therapist, providing group and individual therapy in the outpatient clinic in Moorhead, Minnesota. Perez has worked for the state of North Dakota at Southeast Human Service Center as an Advanced Clinical Specialist, on an Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment team, and also had experience on the Regional Intervention Services team. Perez has been trained in Motivational Interviewing, as well as utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, EMDR, couples counseling and Choice Theory. He has also worked with children and families in-home, and has training and familiarity with Love and Logic, Nurtured Heart and "The Five Love Languages".

09/29/2025

In my latest blog, I asked ChatGPT 5 some questions about the use of AI for mental health support and how AI may be used like a therapist. I’ll admit that some of the answers were not what I expected, and I found this to be informative for myself. It’s a bit of a lengthy read, but much of the blog is the ‘interview’ I did with ChatGPT 5, and my conclusions afterward.

It is increasingly evident that AI is becoming an important aspect of our lives these days. AI is being used in all different kinds of capacities, such as business, organization, creation of art and even coaching. One particular study highlighted an eye-popping figure; "by July 2025, 18 billion mess...

06/16/2025

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month. In my latest blog, I talk about one aspect of what being a man means, and how that’s different from being a boy. I also highlight the ideals I am trying to raise my 4 boys with, to help them grow to be healthy men!

I went back and forth about blogging on this topic for June of 2025; it happened to be Father's Day when I decided to start writing this on my back patio, enjoying the cool weather and watching my youngest son play. He is searching for baby rabbits that ran behind our shed, his innocent curiosity pi...

05/28/2025

Life is tough. But so are you!

Trials and hardships are opportunities to strengthen character. Resolve and resilience are only improved when we choose to face life’s challenges, not run from them. I hope you are having a great week!

05/19/2025

Found this on the interwebs, and thought I’d share! There certainly is a difference between the clinical jargon we professionals use, and how it’s being used in our culture.

I’d also like to add to this list the use of “narcissist”. Pop psychology might say that it’s an arrogant or unsavory person (trending also towards describing a manipulative or evil person), but actual psychology will say that narcissism, at a clinical level, is indicative of a dysfunctional personality, related to a very low self-esteem and a fragile sense of self, often overcompensating with grandiosity or the tendency to view one as superior to others. These individuals tend to believe they have no equals or true peers.

Happy Monday!

04/11/2025

My latest take on personal ways to navigate a hostile environment.

Our vacations to the beach are very different between my wife and I. I tend to get darker and don't really burn, while my wife has to be careful. One of the worst burns resulted in a few days of laying in bed and applying gratuitous amounts of aloe on her skin; I even had to help at times, as it was...

03/02/2025

A great reminder! Social media use is positively correlated with depression, anger and anxiety. Try to limit how much you engage with hot button topics online. Practicing mindfulness and being present with people and things that bring you joy can help lower depression, anxiety and anger. I hope you have a wonderful week!

02/25/2025

“Awareness that all experience is transitory (not permanent) changes your perspective on yourself”. - Bessel Van Der Kolk

Mindfulness and self-awareness are extremely important skills to build when learning to keep yourself regulated. What experiences can you focus on and enjoy today?!

12/10/2024

I hope this inspires you today! You have more control over the present moments than you do over the past or the future!

11/27/2024

Practicing gratitude is an important mindfulness activity! Practicing gratitude regularly can have physiological benefits on you; it activates the parasympathetic nervous system and can induce rest, improve digestion, lower heart rate and blood pressure, improve sleep and even decrease inflammation! What are you grateful for at this time?

11/22/2024

I’ve finally had a chance to blog again, after finishing my dissertation. I offer thoughts on how to engage in relationships with people in your family that might have voted differently than you in this past election. I’m hoping these thoughts can help your family and our communities heal.

"I can't believe this is happening. Again. I don't get how anyone can vote for Trump." "I am having SUCH a good day today! I feel like we are about to get our nation back and a lot of people are having a hard time dealing with it!""I couldn't even go to work on November 6. I had to take some time of...

11/11/2024

To all the military brothers and sisters, thank you!

11/01/2024

I am proud to announce the conclusion of my academic journey! I successfully defended my dissertation on Assemblies of God pastors and their views of mental health this morning!

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John Perez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of North Dakota and Minnesota, a member of the American Counseling Association and a Nationally Certified Counselor. He has a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Webster University (2007) and a bachelor's degree in Pre-Professional Psychology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2005), and is currently enrolled as a doctoral student at North Dakota State University in the Counselor Supervision and Education program. Mr. Perez is also currently employed at Sanford Health, as a Senior Behavioral Health Therapist, providing group and individual therapy in the outpatient clinic, as well as in private practice at 30:17 Counseling. Mr. Perez has worked for the state of North Dakota at Southeast Human Service Center as an Advanced Clinical Specialist, on and Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment team as well as the crisis and emergency services team. Mr. Perez has been trained in Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Mr. Perez has experience with couples and marriage, group, trauma disorders and PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD, personality disorders, severe and persistent mental illness and substance use/abuse. He has also worked with children and families in-home, and has training and familiarity with Love and Logic, Nurtured Heart and "The Five Love Languages".