Monica Alvarez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Illinois therapists accepting new clients
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About Monica
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychotherapist in Illinois.
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What Monica helps with
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How Monica works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Connected right away with Monica! She is so kind and patient. I love that she lets me vent and then gives me feedback, paying attention and rephrasing important points. Grateful for her.”
- “Monica is very knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. Her support has been impactful in my life. I enjoy my sessions with her. I would highly recommend her for anyone dealing with anxiety and stress.”
- “Monica is just amazing! She really understands how to support me through my mental health journey. I always feel comfortable speaking with her and I appreciate her expertise in the topics I want to focus on.”
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- “Monica is professional, knowledgeable, kind and reliable as a therapist. She is very flexible as well. I consider her to be very realistic with goal setting and always guides me to reach my goals even through set backs. I have seen here for some months now and I can’t recommend her enough. I am most comfortable with the fact that I can conduct my therapy in a bilingual manner; in Spanish and English.”
- “She is timely, and is very respectful. Our daughter really enjoys her time with her.”
- “It is great. First person I was paired with did not work out. Doc Alverez is amazing.”
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