Lyanna Alvarez
Hello, everyone! My name is Lyanna Alvarez, and I am thrilled to share this moment with you all. Currently residing in Orlando, Florida, I take pride in being a trans woman dedicated to fostering a supportive community where I can serve as a positive role model for fellow trans individuals.
Currently residing in Orlando, Florida, I take pride in being a trans woman dedicated to fostering a supportive community where I can serve as a positive role model for fellow trans individuals.
Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, I am fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing me to connect with a diverse range of people. I am eager to engage with all of you, share our stories, and build meaningful connections together!
First session
In our initial session, we'll take a relaxed approach to pinpoint the specific areas you'd like to focus on, allowing us to make progress one step at a time.
Strengths
As a clinician, I prioritize creating an environment that empowers my clients to challenge themselves and develop the skills they need to discover what truly resonates with them.
Ideal clients
I work best with clients who are ready to move beyond survival mode and into a life that feels steady, meaningful, and self‑directed. My ideal client is navigating bipolar disorder, mood dysregulation, trauma histories, or stress‑ and adjustment‑related challenges, and is seeking a therapist who blends DBT skills with culturally attuned, strengths‑based care. They may feel overwhelmed by emotional intensity, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to build a life worth living, but they are open to learning new tools, exploring their inner landscape, and practicing change at a sustainable pace. I am especially aligned with clients who want to understand their moods, heal from what shaped them, and cultivate balance, boundaries, and self‑trust as they step into a fuller version of themselves.
Origin story
I became a therapist because I wanted people to have access to a clinician who understands life beyond a textbook. As a trans Hispanic woman, I didn’t see many therapists who reflected my identity or my lived experiences. I wanted to change that. My goal is to hold space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported as they navigate mental health challenges, life transitions, mood dysregulation, substance misuse, and all the complexities that come with being human. I want to help people build a life worth living.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
Working with youth and families finding a space to process together
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Assist clients in processing their thoughts for change and identifying skills that help them cope.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- FloridaLicense MH23128