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Emily Alvarez

Therapist(she/her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

As a board certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor, I offer holistic, creative, and person-center approaches to support you in making your goals and dreams your reality. If you are ready to challenge yourself to make real life changes, I am here to support you in your process. We work together to set goals and go at a pace that feels good for you, and I provide new perspectives and ideas to guide you through your situation.

My approach to therapy

As a board certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor, my approach is person-centered, mixed with psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness based. I offer alternative and holistic approaches to support your therapeutic process.

What you can expect from me

I hope that you walk away from each session with new insight, perspectives, and approaches to manage your challenges. In addition, we work on building tools and practical ways to reach your goals from day to day.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Creative, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at The School of Visual Arts
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, UPMC

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt, Jungian, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Attachment Based, Narrative Therapy, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy, Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychoanalytic, Play, Experiential
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    117 South West End Avenue
    Lancaster, PA 17603