Christopher Alvarado, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Christopher Alvarado

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Jungian

Strength-Based

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Christopher Alvarado

Mr. Christopher Alvarado is a psychotherapist at Trust Mental Health in San Francisco, CA. He also offers virtual consultations and helps patients facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges that affect their well-being. Mr. Alvarado attentively listens to patients' concerns and understands their goals in his safe, non-judgmental therapy space. He is sensitive to everyone's unique situations and prepares individualized therapy plans accordingly. He helps them learn coping skills, navigate solutions, achieve positive changes, and live their desired lives. Mr. Alvarado earned his master's degree in psychology from Golden Gate University. He strives to upgrade his knowledge and skills in his field to ensure the best possible patient care.

What should a new client know about working with you?

For many years, I had compulsively and unconsciously maintained a way of life that was unmanageable. I often doubted my worth and, to compensate for feelings of low self-worth, I did everything I could to do more, be more, and achieve more. Unfortunately, as a result, I was completely disconnected from myself and others, often feeling rageful, anxious, depressed, and inadequate. However, when I made the choice to take care of myself spiritually, physically, and emotionally, I learned to practice loving and valuing myself. I could not have done it by myself. A variety of different forms of healing has been integral to establishing my own recovery from trauma and anxiety: psychotherapy; a 12-step practice; spiritual healing ceremonies; and dance and movement, to name a few. This is my own personal journey. It cannot be replicated by anyone else and is not the answer to anyone else’s problems.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I have been integrating specific trauma-informed principles into my work with clients since I began practicing psychotherapy in 2010, including transparency, collaboration, and choice. This allows me to be honest and empathic with my clients and to help them remain accountable for the changes they want to make. I provide psychotherapy services in both English and Spanish.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $180 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $180 for 60 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office location

Christopher Alvarado, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

TMH - San Francisco

4224 California St, Unit 202, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Education and background

Practice names

Trust Mental Health

Education and training

Golden Gate University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1972865988

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What practice does Christopher Alvarado work with?

Christopher Alvarado works with Trust Mental Health.

Where is Christopher Alvarado's office located?

Christopher Alvarado has 2 office locations, including in San Jose and San Francisco, view full addresses on Christopher Alvarado's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christopher Alvarado?

Christopher Alvarado frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Christopher Alvarado on their profile.