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M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez

MI LMSW 6801121506
Credentials
MI LMSW 6801121506
NPI Number
1619789831
Location
Michigan
Languages
English
M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez

Accepting new clients

5 years experience | Counselor of Color

About M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez

Immediate openings available. Are you grappling with difficult thoughts, feelings, or experiences? Are you looking to unpack how past experiences show up in your day-to-day life? This work can feel daunting or difficult to do alone, and it can feel extremely vulnerable. This is probably why you’re seeking an insightful and compassionate therapist; someone who can assist you in building coping skills and alleviating the symptoms you encounter, while meeting you where you’re at. I hope to provide the services you need to meet your mental health goals.

I utilize various modalities with particular fondness for Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Trauma-Focused CBT. I use intersectional feminist and anti-racist frameworks to shape my practice. My expertise is in working with adults who identify as LGBTQ+ or Disabled and Chronically Ill.
Together, I hope to build a supportive environment where you feel safe to unpack your feelings and experiences. Ultimately, my role as your therapist is to help you meet your goals and discover how you can heal and grow. Please reach out via email to set up a consultation.

Licenses

LMSW
6801121506

Professional experience

  • ADHD
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
  • Body image
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fertility issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Immigration issues
  • Life purpose
  • Money and financial issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Young adult issues

Languages

  • English
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