Meet the Founder

Dr. Lauren Perez is a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and trained school psychologist passionate about helping children, teens, and families thrive. She specializes in supporting children and teens with diverse developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs—including attention differences, anxiety, learning variations, feeding concerns, and social–emotional growth.

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Dr. Perez completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (Baltimore, MD), where she trained in interdisciplinary feeding therapy, integrated primary care, and behavioral health for children with complex medical needs. She later served on the faculty at the hospital before returning to Arizona to establish her private practice, WholeChild Wellness.

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Her approach is holistic and collaborative—integrating emotional, behavioral, and physical health to help children and families flourish across home, school, and medical settings. Dr. Perez integrates play-based, relational, and behavioral approaches, drawing on both psychology and education to create care plans that are personalized, practical, and responsive to each child’s strengths and family context. 

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Outside the office, Dr. Perez enjoys outdoor adventures with her English springer spaniel, experimenting with new recipes, and spending time with loved ones. She also enjoys painting, making jewelry, exploring new hobbies, and diving into whatever new subject has caught her curiosity that week.