Cristell Gonzalez Perez, MA, LPCA, Therapy in Portland, Oregon

Cristell Gonzalez Perez is a therapist at LifeStance Health who helps individuals and families across Oregon navigate life’s challenges with warmth, clinical expertise, and a deep respect for each person’s unique identity. She provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, teens, and adults in their 20s and 30s. Cristell creates a safe and affirming therapeutic space, empowering clients to explore their experiences, develop new coping tools, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Cristell specializes in supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions, using evidence-based practices that promote emotional regulation and self-understanding. She is especially attuned to the experiences of neurodivergent individuals, offering compassionate care for those navigating ADHD and developmental disabilities. With advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cristell tailors her approach to match each client’s goals and strengths. Cristell is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, people navigating gender identity questions, and members of the adoption and foster care community. Her work often includes advocacy within school systems, including IEP and 504 planning, ensuring that children and adolescents receive the support they need both in and outside of therapy. She also provides services in Spanish, allowing her to connect more deeply with Oregon’s diverse communities. Outside of the therapy room, Cristell finds joy in reading, cooking, baking, and hiking on sunny days. She shares her life with her spirited 10-year-old chihuahua and enjoys relaxing with favorite shows like Modern Family. An avid traveler, she’s always looking forward to discovering new states and cultures.

Cristell Gonzalez Perez provides services with supervision.