Featuring: Tiffany Perez, LMHC

Hosted by: Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Description:

In this episode of The Counseling Corner, we discuss trauma with a focus on one of its most painful and complex forms: domestic and sexual abuse.

Our guest, Tiffany N. Perez, LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Coral Gables Counseling Center, shares her expertise with Gabriela Reyes, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist on how domestic abuse impacts survivors—emotionally, psychologically, and physically. Tiffany explains the different forms abuse can take, why leaving abusive relationships can feel overwhelming but how

Listeners will also hear about:

• How to recognize the hidden signs of abuse.
• The role of shame, fear, and isolation in keeping survivors silent.
• Healing strategies, including mindfulness, trauma-informed yoga, and hypnosis.
• Steps toward empowerment, safety, and self-connection after abuse.

This is a compassionate and eye-opening conversation designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and offer hope for those affected by domestic abuse.

And Tiffany ends with recommended tips if you are in an abusive relationship

Resources discussed:

Maid Netflix Drama: https://www.netflix.com/title/81166770

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please reach out for help. Following are some resources.

M.U.J.E.R.

https://www.myfloridalegal.com/vicitm-services-providers/mujer-inc

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or text "START" to 88788

Dial 911 the code is: I want to order a pizza.

For more on Tiffany, Gabi and Emy you can check their pages at

Tiffany Perez, LMHC

Gabriela Reyes, LMFT

Emy Fernandez, MBA, Certified Life Coach