Kristina Alvarez
Hi, my name is Kristina. I love to help people overcome obstacles in their lives, including but not limited to relationship problems, anxiety, low moods, work burnout, major life transitions, or self-esteem issues. I use a Person-Centered approach to therapy and apply evidence-based practices such as CBT and Solution Focused.
I take a holistic approach to therapy, looking at what my client's needs are with cultural humility and trauma-informed care.
I facilitate a therapeutic space of non-judgment and curious exploration, to foster self-discovery and deep healing from trauma and adverse experiences.
First session
The first session is an assessment where I get to know your biopsychosocial history and current presentation problems and confirm if I am the right level of care for you. From there we will collaborate to create measurable treatment goals that will guide your therapy progress. This first session is also an opportunity for you to ask me questions about my treatment modality, set up follow up appointments, and review consents.
Strengths
As a trauma-informed therapist, I strive to empower clients to overcome feelings of shame, alienation, and inadequacy. I strive evoke teach self-compassion and self-love to combat internalized anger and self-sabotage.
Ideal clients
Adults 18 and up. Depression and Anxiety. Self esteem, OCD, mood dysregulation, stress management, grief and loss, trauma, parenting issues, and sexuality issues.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person centered therapy is the foundation that I structure therapy on because it honors and respects the client's experience and self-determination. It cultivates a meaningful therapeutic alliance between counselor and client that creates a safe space for healing to occur.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT when indicated with psychoeducation on cognitive distortions, and skills training.
Location
Virtual sessions