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Sara Alvarez, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Anger management Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am licensed in Florida with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Professional experience

22yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH8461

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sara Alvarez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I am very happy with Sara Alvarez as my therapist. I am looking forward for my weekly sessions with her.

Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

I’ve only had 2 sessions with Sara but she is so helpful. She’s a great listener, very understanding and nonjudgmental. She also offers great tools to help you deal with things you are trying to work on or over come.

Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Sara always listens and responds with respect, concern and compassion. She’s a wonderful therapist to have.

Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Sara for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Thank you Mrs Alvarez. You are a wonderful human and I appreciate you and the advice you give me. Life isn't easy and I need all the help I can get

Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Sara is caring, knowledgeable and able to articulate her expertise in a way I can understand. She also listens completely and makes me feel heard.

Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching

She is very nice and understanding

Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Sara for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder