Hello, I'm Dennis Alvarez. Counseling should encourage and challenge individuals to meet their fullest potential by addressing their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. I have a professional Psychology Doctorate as well as a post-graduate diploma in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My previous professional experiences include providing group and individual therapy as well as comprehensive assessments to adults in hospitals, substance use centers, and in private practice. When I work with clients, I like to help them understand how and why certain behaviors or patterns of behaviors occur. I work with individuals with a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse issues. I always seek to create a safe and therapeutic environment while remaining supportive and nonjudgmental. I will use our therapy time to encourage you to live your best, most authentic life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the initial session, we will discuss your reasons for entering therapy and what you expect from your sessions. I have a variety of clinical interests. I work primarily with adults and adolescents (13 and older) who suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in working with individuals who have survived trauma.
About Dennis Alvarez
Dennis Alvarez offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
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616 Farm to Market 1960 Road West, Houston, TX 77090, Suite 330Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT places an emphasis on helping individuals learn to be their own therapists. Through exercises in the session as well as “homework” exercises outside of sessions, patients/clients are helped to develop coping skills, whereby they can learn to change their own thinking, problematic emotions, and behavior.
Adlerian
Adlerian Psychology is holistic and values-based, involving both depth psychology and an appreciation of practical, principles in daily life. Its mission is to encourage the development of psychologically healthy and cooperative individuals, couples, and families.
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive treatment that encourages the brain to develop healthier patterns of activity. The goal of treatment is not only to change how you think and feel, but also to change your brain on a biological level for better functioning.