Monica Alvarez
I’m Monica Alvarez, an LCPC licensed in California and Illinois and I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences. My goal is to create a supportive, compassionate space where you can grow and thrive. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and healing.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other, explore your background, and discuss the symptoms you’re experiencing. Together, we’ll create meaningful goals for therapy to guide your journey toward healing and growth. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to empathize deeply with what you’re going through. Having faced my own life challenges, I bring a unique understanding and compassion to our work together. I combine spirituality, CBT techniques, and mindfulness to help you grow, heal, and turn challenges into opportunities for positive change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, and women’s reproductive issues. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I also provide psychological evaluations for immigration cases, including VAWA, political asylum, and hardship waivers. With a focus on trauma and family dynamics, I create a warm and supportive space to help you heal, grow, and find balance in your life.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My primary approach to therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on helping clients identify and challenge irrational or unhelpful beliefs. By transforming the way they think, clients can shift their perspectives and behaviors, leading to meaningful and positive changes in their lives. The goal is to empower clients to break negative cycles and build healthier, more constructive patterns of thought and action.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist from Colombia, specializing in immigration issues. I provide psychological evaluations for immigration cases, including VAWA, hardship waivers, U visas, and political asylum, to support clients through their legal and emotional journeys.