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Alva Pierlot

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Alva and I am a Dallas native, a former elementary school teacher, a former college advisor, an interpreter, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As a therapist I enjoy working with children, teens, families, in addition to working with students and young adults.

I received my Bachelor of Sociology from the University of North Texas, a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington & a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling from Texas University of Theology.

My approach to therapy

My counseling approach will include the following modalities: Child Therapy, Family Issues, Parenting, Faith, Ministry, Spirituality, Self Esteem, Trauma, EMDR Therapy, Minority Issues, Hispanic Culture, Domestic Violence, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults, Career Exploration, Grief, Life Adjustments & Transitions. I am also a SYMBIS certified instructor for couples seeking premarital counseling.

What you can expect from me

Clients often walk away with a deeper understanding of what it is they are feeling. More importantly they walk away with the necessary tools to live out their lives with a sense of direction and clarity.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at The University of Texas at Arlington
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Iowa)
  • Licensed in
    Iowa, Texas
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Art Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Play
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish