Veronica Alvarez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Veronica!

I am an enthusiast in the area of health and wellness. As a survivor of cancer, I am fascinated by teaching resiliency-building skills to assist in navigating the waves of stress on the mind and body.

My focus

The types of clients I am honored to serve are teens, young adults, and older adults. The conditions I am experienced and comfortable treating are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic health conditions.

My approach

My approach to therapy is integrated as individuals experience different seasons in life. The most common approach I utilize is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), as this modality can be applied in micro steps to experience a small yet rewarding shift.

My communication style

I am inviting, compassionate, warm, and mellow. I am also an empathic listener and strive to make you feel comfortable with a soothing ambiance and gentle smile!

My journey to mental healthcare

What drove me to this work was a connection and curiosity towards the human condition. I have been blessed with the gift of being a great listener and a calm presence. From personal experience, I have struggled with my ups and downs in life, and talking to people I trusted and admired was instrumental for my personal growth.

My goals for you

My approach towards goal setting is first to understand what my client's values and strengths are. This happens in the initial process where we build trust. As my client feels comfortable in the therapeutic relationship, I collaborate with my client to set an intentional goal and follow progress over time.

Our first session

I open the session with an invitational settling-in/grounding practice. I appreciate the art of storytelling as connection is of great importance. I share my story with my client to let you know who I am and what I am about. I also invite my client to share his/her story.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Trauma Focused

Dance/Movement Therapy

Experiential Therapy

Interpersonal

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Focus populations

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Immune-Disorders

Cancer

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Jose State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Veronica Alvarez