Alvely Alcantara

While I enjoy working with all kinds of clients, I specialize in working with Latinx young adults between the ages of 18-40 & who are exploring therapy to work on life transitions, trauma, family/cultural dynamics/intergenerational trauma that may be unique to Latinx folks, relationship issues & anxiety. These clients have the desire to work on self-awareness, self-compassion, & boundary-setting. We explore all of these topics during our time together in order to lead to your growth & healing.

I utilize a strength based, skill building approach with some humor mixed in. I enjoy working from a somatic based approach and incorporate breathing/mindfulness practices including some yoga to increase self and body awareness. I have been trained in treating trauma through EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Based Approaches. I will collaborate with you to find the treatment that works best for you.

I believe that we have the ability to heal from the experiences that were hurtful/harmful to us, but that in order to do so, we have to learn how to be kind to ourselves and we have to learn to process these experiences in a way that is helpful/unique to you, & this is why I offer various ways of treating mental health concerns. I believe that everyone has strengths and good in them, & that we can pull these out through having compassion for ourselves.