I am licensed in Florida with over 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping teens and adults of all ages with stress and anxiety, coping with substance use and addictions, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming any challenges you are facing. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am ready to help you get started!
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarah Alvarado. 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.
Sarah has been a great support from the start. She understood exactly what my problems were immediately and went to work on them right away, even though I didn't understand what she was up to initially (very sneaky). Glad though, it's all been very helpful.
Written on Jun 19, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I appreciate how she challenges my thinking patterns
Written on May 21, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Sarah listens so well and helps her clients find ways that work for them and their issues. She keeps in touch giving me messages even after our session with tips to help. I recommend Sarah with the highest possible recommendation, she has helped me tremendously with navigating my anxiety and depression.
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and parenting issues
Sarah has taken the time to not just get to know me on a surface level, but to understand me. She takes extensive notes to keep up with my complex stress points and offers excellent tools to alleviate them.
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Sarah is incredibly skilled, professional and empathetic. Working with her has supported and empowered me through some tricky times!
Written on May 04, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 3 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
A very lovely lady who listens well and wants to make sure you get the help and support you need.
Written on Apr 21, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sarah is kind, considerate and she truly cares about me and my progress. I feel comfortable bringing things to her and enjoy our weekly sessions.
Written on Mar 28, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
sarah is an amazing therapist! anyone would be lucky to have her as one.
Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I’ve had two sessions with Sarah so far and she’s professional, kind, and attentive. She offers great advice and guidance. I look forward to your weekly chats.
Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
So far she’s a great listener and also gives great advice I feel I can trust her thank you
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
She is excellent. I would recommend her to everyone. Our sessions have helped me tremendously.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Sarah is a real professional and very knowledgeable. Thank you for not just getting me through hard times but also helping me thrive !
I feel very lucky to have been matched with Sarah as my therapist. <3
Written on Oct 13, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 years on issues concerning family conflicts
Highly responsive therapist with years of expertise. As an older women, I wanted someone who has lived life and could draw from a large pool of experience with wisdom. Sarah has that and also has great follow-up, summarizing our sessions afterwards via the text feature. I love that.
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 9 months on issues concerning family conflicts, coping with life changes, and coaching
Sarah is an excellent therapist. She cares. She remembers details without referring to notes, she's able to listen to hard things and relate them back to other areas they may be connected to. She provides worksheets when necessary. She is an excellent therapist.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sarah is an experienced patient and thoughtful therapist. She is always thinking of her patients and her communication even outside of sessions is outstanding. I am very blessed to be able to utilize her therapy skills through a rough patch in my life.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and coaching
Sarah is incredibly kind and understanding and empathetic and has amazing advice and guidance and she really listens to what you say and takes notes and then will message you with a recount of everything you guys talked about. Very attentive and kind
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I highly recommend Sarah, I've been working with her for several months; she is very kind, attentive and helpful
Written on Jun 08, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Sarah is by far the best therapist I’ve ever had, her support is just amazing
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is truly amazing. I always look forward to our phone calls.
Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
I’m new to this, but Sarah is easy to get started with.
Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Amazing helps me navigate through though situations
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Meeting Sarah is the best thing that happened to me since I decided to get a therapist. Sarah is patient, kind, genuinely cares, genuinely loves, actively looks out for me, and cares about me more than I cared about myself. Sarah has taught me self-awareness and self-love. I am making good progress. I would recommend her 100% to anyone looking for a therapist.
Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
This is first therapist in 2 years that I feel like understands how to help. ..
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sarah is a very wise and skilled clinician. She has a friendly, warm demeanor and is nonjudgmental and supportive. She has been the extra support I have needed during times of stress and during times of calm to focus on myself and my goals for personal growth.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Sarah provides me excellent perspective. She challenges my views and consistently helps me navigate challenges. She provides deep insight into things I've glossed over. On top of that she is friendly and a true professional. 10/10
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
First and foremost Sarah is extremely professional, always shows up to meetings on time, and will never rush you off a call so you always feel heard. I have no doubts about Sarah's expertise and would highly recommend anyone to Sarah who is looking to better themselves and is looking for the tools to do so!
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Sarah has a kind, warm way about her and clearly demonstrates a high EQ. I feel confident in sharing openly.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
There is nothing wiser than the advice from an elder, and not just an elder a professional, one at that that is sensitive and empathetic, yet discerning and won’t shy away from telling you what needs to be said. Mrs. Sara, Alvarado is a wonderful magical human being that truly cares about her patients well-being. I would recommend her especially to people with relationship problems.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sarah has been fantastic and completely professional with me. I enjoy my sessions with her and she has definitely given me a lot to think about when it comes to finding the root of my issue and help me work things out.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very easy to connect to Sarah. She makes you feel comfortable about what is going on in your life. She is the best !
Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and bipolar disorder
Sarah have helped me a lot and have lifted me up when I was in very low spirits. She is a great psychologist.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Sarah is an exceptional human being. I highly value her insights and look forward to our calls each week. It has been about 8 months now that we talk, and she brings valuable observations to my life, beyond the topics and issues I initially reached out to her about. I highly recommend sharing your major and minor life struggles with her to gain objective perspective and insight.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 7 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Sarah is very caring, and attentive and has been a great support and guidance over the past few months. She helped me to zero in on the issues that required most attention, and encouraged on taking action and steps in the right direction. I'm feeling more confident and validated after our sessions. Thank you so much for all your help, Sarah!
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Sara somehow simplifies the complicated thoughts in my mind and is helping a lot is relieving my stress, which is the main cause behind me seeking help
Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Thank you so much for the support so far I look forward to continuing my sessions with Sarah
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Sarah really helped me realize the world is not always about me. That I have choice and option with every second of my life. Thank you so much for your time and compassion.
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sarah is incredibly thoughtful and super responsive as a therapist. She is easygoing but provides great solutions, which makes therapy with her lots of fun. Sarah is very good at checking in throughout the week and between sessions. She also provides helpful additional worksheets or resources to provide more help or guidance outside of the video sessions.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Sarah has gone over and beyond in supporting me. She would check in and send text messages in between sessions. This is the first time I get this kind of support. None of the therapists I’ve been with had done this kind of support. She is truly an attentive, generous, and an excellent therapist.
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sarah is an incredible therapist. She is very kind and caring, and knows exactly how to help. Sessions with her have changed my day to day life for the better, and I am able to be excited for the future again. I feel very comfortable talking to her. I would definitely recommend her!
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Sarah is great and listens closely to my worries and needs. I appreciate the reflection on the lessons as it gives me a brief summary of what we discussed as sometimes I feel a lot of emotions during the sessions, so the summary helps me realise closer at what we talked about!
Written on Oct 15, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Our therapeutic relationship is still new but I can say that I am grateful that our first session gave me the confidence to share the painful and unexpected events that happened between session one and two.
Time will tell if there are links with what I sought therapy for and what has transpired (everything is connected after all). All I can say is that I am very much appreciating Sarah and the BetterHelp at this moment.
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, coaching, and adhd
Sarah is a wonderful therapist. She makes me feel heard and understood. The worksheets she provides me are useful too.
Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Sarah has been a kind and understanding therapist for my time as a BetterHelp user. She helped me to break down some faulty / limiting beliefs, exercise self-compassion, celebrate victories and become a more resilient person.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Sarah helps me work through ingrown mental blocks.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
A wonderful person,with a soft and gentle tone. Was ready to listen, shine light on any areas of my life I was having difficulty with, and not only solving many troubles, but giving praise on areas I was doing okay in on my own.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I have only had one session with Sarah so far, but she was immediately helpful, reassuring and I felt very comfortable talking to her.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very good therapist.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Very kind that her soul shines through her smile. I wish we had more time.
Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Sarah is such a great therapist, She’s being a great help for me
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Sarah is very professional and shows a lot of concern towards my situation by constantly checking in. I highly recommend Sarah as a therapist.
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
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