Following decades as a successful Manhattan psychotherapist and academic, in 2012, Perelman founded the MAP Education and Research Foundation.

The Foundation educates healthcare providers about the importance of maintaining a biomedical-psychosocial and cultural approach to the diagnosis, and treatment of sexual disorders.

[7] In a recent interview with the International Online Sexology Supervisors, Michael Perelman reflects on the evolution of sex therapy over the past half century, drawing on his extensive experience as both an observer and a catalyst of change in the field.

Instead, successful therapy requires a holistic approach that combines deep understanding of the patient's unique situation with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) presented Michael Perelman two Awards: 1.