Denise Felice Alvarez, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Denise Felice Alvarez

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Alcoholism

Bipolar Disorder

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Denise Felice Alvarez

Hi there, I'm Denise! As a first-generation Mexican American woman, wife, mother, and LCSW, I understand how culture, relationships, and life experiences shape who we are. I believe everyone possesses inner resilience, even when pain or self-doubt make it difficult to see. My goal is to help you reconnect with that strength and create meaningful, lasting change. My focus I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, marital challenges, life transitions, postpartum adjustment, self-esteem, and spiritual concerns. I provide culturally responsive care and welcome clients who wish to integrate their Christian faith into therapy while working toward healing and lasting growth. My approach My approach to therapy is eclectic, collaborative, and direct because healing is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor each session using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Relapse Prevention. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with the strength within you. My communication style I create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself. My communication style is compassionate, honest, and direct, balancing empathy with gentle challenges that promote growth. My goal is to walk alongside you so you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your personal growth journey. My journey to mental healthcare My passion for helping others led me to become an LCSW. As a first-generation Mexican American woman, wife, and mother, I understand the power of resilience and the importance of feeling seen and supported. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they rediscover their strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

NPI number

1114484177

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Denise Felice Alvarez works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

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