Stephanie Alvarez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Stephanie Alvarez

Focus areas

Codependency

Marriage Counseling

Self-Harm / Injury

Coping Mechanism Development

Mood Disorders

Women's Issues Therapy

Drug Addiction

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Adlerian

Culturally Sensitive

Christian Counseling

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Stephanie Alvarez

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist here. Thank you for looking at my profile in consideration of whether we are a good fit! My approach to therapy comes from a place of curiosity in getting to know you and building a safe relationship where self-discovery and honest reflection can help you reach your goals. I particularly enjoy working with adults, couples, and families who need support in repairing relationships or becoming a better version of themselves. I hold a Master?s in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. My approach The approaches I feel competent using?and that others find helpful throughout the therapeutic journey?are based on the foundations of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Exploring communication, self-esteem, solutions to conflict, managing emotions better, acceptance, and mindfulness are all approaches I integrate to personalize treatment to your needs and goals. For relationships, I use emotionally focused therapy approaches that help increase emotional awareness in the dynamic. My focus I have experience helping adults with substance use, parenting, work stressors, relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and anger management. My communication style I like therapy to be easy, comfortable, and safe. I find that humor, gratitude, and honesty in sessions create the vibe I like to foster for my clients. I have been told that I am easy to talk to and a good listener, and it often feels like an informal dialogue where thoughts and feelings are therapeutically discussed. My journey to mental healthcare The reason I became a therapist is because I was trying to learn about myself and heal my inner wounded child. I know?selfish, lol?but I know what it is like to be depressed, anxious, and suicidal. I went through the storm and came out on the other side alive and ready to share my personal and professional insights with you on how you too can be resilient and get through anything that comes your way!

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

University of Phoenix, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1225481278

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What practice does Stephanie Alvarez work with?

Stephanie Alvarez works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Stephanie Alvarez?

Stephanie 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 Stephanie Alvarez on their profile.