Felix A. Perez, LCSW, Founder and CEO of Perez Therapy, LLC, is featured on the cover of the Summer 2025 edition of Éxito, GPHCC’s bilingual business journal, highlighting his journey from nonprofit leader to business owner, and his commitment to mission-focused mental health care in Philadelphia.

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OCD and anxiety can look similar, but they’re not the same. While both involve worry and stress, OCD is driven by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors aimed at easing anxiety. Understanding the difference is key to getting the right support and treatment. This blog explores how to tell them apart—and why compassion and accurate diagnosis matter in every healing journey.