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Monica Cortes Alvarado

Therapist(She/Hers)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hola! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I have been practicing social work for six years and individual therapy for three. I utilize a client centered approach while incorporating trauma informed care, mindfulness and CBT practices. I have experience working with people who have experienced trauma, stress, anxiety and depression. With a warm, empathetic and non judgmental approach, I support individuals towards their journey of healing.

My approach to therapy

I have a deep understanding and both professional and personal experience with anxiety, stress and trauma. I am able to recognize patterns, offer practical tools and help clients feel validated in their journey. I approach every client with patience, authenticity and a trauma informed perspective in their journey.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we'll start with introductions then into the specific challenges that brought you to seek support. We will also discuss your goals for therapy. Together, we will develop a plan to work through in future sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Arizona State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Anger management, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish