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Manuel Perez-Parra, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker and Columbia University Master of Social Work graduate, providing person-centred psychotherapy for adolescents and adults.

Manuel Perez-Parra, licensed master social worker at Unique Minds

Licensed Master Social Worker

Person-centred psychotherapy for adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression and stress, with a focus on young adults navigating life transitions.

About Manuel Perez-Parra

Manuel Perez-Parra, LMSW, is a Master of Social Work graduate of Columbia University and a California native dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered psychotherapy for adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress. He specializes in supporting young adults navigating complex life transitions across home life, college, interpersonal relationships, and career development.

Manuel’s clinical practice is grounded in a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach that draws on mindfulness techniques to help clients develop coping skills, regulate emotions, and manage stressful situations. He is committed to building trusting relationships and empowering clients through comprehensive assessment and the creation of individualized treatment plans tailored to their unique goals and functional needs.

Driven by a commitment to reducing mental health stigma, Manuel engages in community education to foster a supportive environment where long-term resilience can take root. This dedication to connection and cultural understanding extends to his personal life, where he enjoys exploring new cuisines, traveling, and spending time with loved ones as meaningful ways to experience diverse perspectives and build community.

Areas of focus

  • Psychotherapy
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Young adults & life transitions
  • Adolescents & adults
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Mindfulness-based coping skills
  • Community education

Insurance accepted by the practice

Maryland & Washington, D.C.

  • Medicare
  • Maryland Medicaid
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Amerigroup
  • MedStar
  • AmeriHealth
  • Optum

Ohio

  • Medicare
  • Ohio Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • United Healthcare Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
  • Tricare
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • CareSource

Self-pay is welcome too. Plans change, so verify yours with a quick call before the first visit.

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How do I book an appointment with Manuel Perez-Parra?

Request an appointment online through the booking link on this page, or call (443) 538-8400 during office hours and ask for Manuel Perez-Parra. He is licensed in Maryland, and the front office will confirm the right format and location for your first visit when you book.

Does Manuel Perez-Parra prescribe medication?

No. Manuel is a licensed master social worker, so his work is psychotherapy: a comprehensive assessment, a treatment plan built around your goals, and sessions that build coping skills. If medication is part of your care, that evaluation is done by one of the practice’s psychiatric nurse practitioners, and the two can run alongside each other.

Who does Manuel work with?

Adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression and stress. He has a particular focus on young adults working through big transitions: changes at home, college, relationships and the start of a career. Raise your specific situation when you book, and the front office will confirm the right fit.

What approach does he take in therapy?

A strengths-based, trauma-informed approach that draws on mindfulness techniques to help you build coping skills, regulate emotions and manage stressful situations. It starts with a comprehensive assessment, and the plan that follows is tailored to your own goals and needs.

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