Hi, I’m Perla Girardo, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Be the Light Counseling Services. I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and the emotional weight of trying to keep everything together while still feeling overwhelmed inside.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and gently challenged as you begin to heal, understand yourself more deeply, and build healthier patterns. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and supportive therapy, while also offering Christian faith-based counseling for clients who desire that integration.

I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide services through telehealth, with limited in-person availability in the Middlebury area. My goal is to help you heal in a way that honors what you have been through, break cycles that no longer serve you, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, empowered, and aligned with who you are becoming.