Kimberly Alvarez, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kimberly Alvarez

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Codependency

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Divorce Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Kimberly Alvarez

Hello, my name is Kimberly Alvarez. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 5 years of experience and hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. As a therapist, my passion is to support my clients in cultivating healthy, long-lasting relationships with themselves and others while remaining authentic and empathic. I believe that through self-love, boundaries, and awareness, we can remove things from our lives that no longer serve us in order to create lasting positive change. As a first-generation Mexican American and bilingual provider, I aspire to dismantle the stigma associated with mental health. My approach I provide support, guidance, and a safe space to allow my clients to find growth and feel empowered throughout their healing journey. I approach treatment from a trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral, culturally competent, mindfulness, attachment-based therapy approach and problem-solving perspective, providing guidance and offering tools to help you along the way. My goal is to empower and be an advocate for my clients. My focus I enjoy working with adolescents. Many teens become so anxious that it is difficult for them to concentrate, struggle to take school tests, develop physical symptoms such as stomachaches and nausea, or have difficulty leaving their home due to fears and worries. Thankfully, therapy can help. I also enjoy working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, lifestyle changes, and stressful work environments. Let me help you uncover the root of the problems so that we can dig deep, heal, and make lifelong changes. My communication style I provide a non-judgmental space where all are welcome. I value integrity, honesty, and collaboration as a way to work together in therapy. I provide therapy through a lens that embraces your culture and lived experience. I infuse humor, creative and visual arts, and an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities that best suit you and your situation.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1417445537

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What practice does Kimberly Alvarez work with?

Kimberly Alvarez works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kimberly Alvarez?

Kimberly Alvarez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kimberly Alvarez on their profile.