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Jose Alvear
(he/him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, and PTSD

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that primarily works with people who suffer from body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania and skin picking disorder. I am trained in habit reversal therapy as well as the COMB models which is the training by the BFRB Foundation. I also work with other disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD.

A bit about my approach to therapy

For people with BFRBs I use various approaches including talk therapy, habit reversal, CBT, and COMB.

What you can expect from our first session

I like to create warm welcoming environments where clients can be free to open up and talk about things that are difficult to speak about.


Jose's style is

Warm
Open-minded
Inquisitive

Insurance carriers Jose accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare

More about Jose

MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, Tennessee), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Minnesota, Massachusetts)
Gender: Cisgender Male
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, and Hispanic
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Strength-Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Play, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused