Rosa Alvayero

Hi there, I'm Rosa!

I am committed to helping adults, youth, and children learn how to manage life challenges and discover healthier ways to express emotions, cope with stress, anxiety, and heal from life traumas.

My focus

I prioritize your needs and satisfaction above all else by actively understanding your requirements, building strong relationships, and tailoring my services to deliver the best possible experience. I put you at the center of our work together.

My approach

I specialize in challenges related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I also offer support to complete immigration evaluations for political asylum, U-Visa, hardship cases, and VAWA cases.

My communication style

My communication style is primarily assertive, empathetic, and actively listening. I aim to create a safe space for you to openly express yourself while providing clear, respectful guidance and reflections to facilitate understanding and progress.

My journey to mental healthcare

My professional approach emphasizes the importance of connecting somatic practices with experiences of trauma, especially in cases of children, youth, and families who have been impacted by migration, displacement, and other traumatic events.

My goals for you

The process of discovering goals is a collaborative journey, where each client can decide what is a priority for their treatment.

Our first session

During our first session, you can expect a focused conversation aimed at getting to know you, understanding the reasons you're seeking therapy, and discussing your current challenges. I'll ask questions about your life history, symptoms, and goals for therapy, allowing you to share your story and ask any questions you may have about the process.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

EMDR

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Maryland.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions