30:17 Counseling, PLLC

30:17 Counseling, PLLC Dr. John Perez, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, CCMHC Mr.

John Perez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of North Dakota and Minnesota, a member of the American Counseling Association, a Certified DBT therapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor. He has a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Webster University (2007) and a bachelor's degree in Pre-Professional Psychology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (20

05) and is currently a doctoral student at NDSU, in the Counselor Supervision and Education program. Perez is also currently employed at Sanford Health, as a Senior Behavioral Health Therapist, providing group and individual therapy in the outpatient clinic in Moorhead, Minnesota. Perez has worked for the state of North Dakota at Southeast Human Service Center as an Advanced Clinical Specialist, on an Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment team, and also had experience on the Regional Intervention Services team. Perez has been trained in Motivational Interviewing, as well as utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, EMDR, couples counseling and Choice Theory. He has also worked with children and families in-home, and has training and familiarity with Love and Logic, Nurtured Heart and "The Five Love Languages".

07/08/2026

Hot take: a 10 pound dumbbell doesn’t magically get heavier when you hold it for a long time. It gets ‘heavier’ because of fatigue from choosing to hold onto it longer than you need to; it’s the same with grudges.

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but here is my latest; some information and perspective on seeking help for marria...
07/06/2026

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but here is my latest; some information and perspective on seeking help for marriages and relationships! I truly believe in this important work for our society. Thanks for reading!

There is an alarming trend in my marriage work that I have noticed in the past year or so, and I have felt the need to share about it recently. Roughly 25% of the couple's that I have been working with have decided to divorce; this trend is consistent with findings from the American Association of M...

05/26/2026

Hot Take: your to-do list will live longer than you! Even after you die, there are things you “should have done”. Take the time today to engage with your loved ones, and take a break from your to-do’s!

05/04/2026

Hot Take: May the 4th Be With You. Having healthy hobbies can lower cortisol, reduce blood pressure and even lower depression and anxiety levels. Take the time to engage in one of your hobbies today!

04/02/2026

Hot Take: Joy, Peace, Humility, Gratitude…these are not feelings (though emotions can accompany them). These are practices, and should be intentional mental or physical acts we choose to engage in.

03/15/2026

Hot Take: Acceptance isn’t the same as “I’ve got to be ok with this”. Acceptance is simply, “it is what it is”. Acceptance allows you to behave for the situation you are actually in, not the situation you *wish* you were in.

03/06/2026

Hot Take: The #1 use of AI in 2025 was therapy and/or companionship. AI cannot replicate true human connection, which is good for our mental health. See comments for my blog on this!

02/27/2026

Hot Take: Tears from sadness or distress have more toxins than tears of joy or from laughing. The body knows that purging distress is healthy, and it’s unhealthy to bottle things up all the time!

01/29/2026

I am proud to announce that I have completed training for Level 1 of the Gottman Method! The Gottman Method is an evidenced-based practice for Marriage and Couples counseling, and I look forward to using this model in my work!

01/25/2026

HOT TAKE: one defining feature of trauma is extra white matter development in the brain. White matter is responsible for the flow of information in the brain; information overload can create a sense of overwhelm and over stimulation for anyone, but happens much faster in the traumatized brain. This process can increasing suffering.

🤔

Social media has increased our flow of information to each other. High levels of social media use is correlated with worsening depression and anxiety symptoms…perhaps a constant flow of information is not a great thing? Disconnect from social media, get out and get into nature!

Address

3003 32nd Avenue S, Ste 210
Fargo, ND
58103

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17015410313

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when 30:17 Counseling, PLLC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to 30:17 Counseling, PLLC:

Shortcuts

Share

Category