(she/her)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
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.