Naturaleza Perez Ma, Lac, Ncc

Naturaleza Perez, MA, LAC, NCC, currently serves as a Clinician I at Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen, where responsibilities include providing outpatient services to various age groups seeking mental health counseling. Previously, Naturaleza worked as a Clinician I offering therapy throughout Middlesex County for clients referred by the Division of Child Protection & Permanency, focusing on survivors of trauma. Additional experience includes a Counseling Intern role at Christian Wellness Center of NJ, providing therapeutic interventions for those experiencing mental health challenges, and as a Marriage Ministries Assistant with the Archdiocese of New York, managing administrative tasks. Naturaleza also completed internships at More Life Recovery Center, LLC, offering therapy for clients with substance use disorders, and worked as a Youth Minister and Long Term Substitute Teacher. Education credentials include a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Saint Peter's University.