
Perry Bagley
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
About Perry
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals, couples, and families in finding greater freedom, clarity, and connection in their lives. My approach centers on helping clients create space between themselves and the challenges they face, so that life feels less overwhelming and more manageable.
I work from the belief that lasting change does not always come from controlling or fixing external circumstances, but from cultivating a new relationship with our inner experiences. Together, we focus on building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and patterns as they arise—without judgment—so clients can respond with choice rather than react out of habit.
In sessions, I guide clients toward:
Developing the ability to stay grounded in the present, even during times of stress or conflict.
Learning to release unhelpful thought patterns and emotions instead of becoming entangled in them.
Discovering how openness, acceptance, and curiosity can replace resistance and fear.
Building resilience by aligning with values and inner clarity rather than external pressures.
My style is compassionate, calm, and collaborative. I create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore what is weighing them down and learn to let go of what no longer serves them. From this place, individuals and relationships can grow, reconnect, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of being.
What Perry helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
How Perry works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What clients say
- “The connection was instant. I’ve never felt judged by Perry once. He’s sensitive and structured. I recommend Perry to anyone!”
- “Perry was very helpful, and made it a very positive experience for both of us. I would recommend working with him to anyone.”
- “Perry was able to identify key problematic areas on our relationship since first few minutes of the first consultation and with his support we are being able to address the issues !”
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- “He is great at what he does. Thoughtful and no judgement”
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