Sarah Alvarado
Florida LMHC helping with stress, addictions, and trauma
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About
Sarah Alvarado, LMHC, is a Florida-licensed clinician with more than 30 years of professional experience. She works with teens and adults of all ages on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship difficulties. Her practice also addresses issues such as grief, parenting challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Her clinical work draws from client-centered therapy while incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. These approaches are used to identify practical steps, strengthen coping skills, and clarify goals that matter to each individual. She also attends to related areas such as attachment and communication problems, codependency, and issues that can arise in blended families or post-divorce dynamics.
Sarah acknowledges that beginning therapy can take courage and presents a steady, goal-oriented path to getting started. She offers a collaborative process that seeks to build on a person’s existing strengths while addressing the specific patterns and stresses they bring to sessions.
Her clinical work draws from client-centered therapy while incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. These approaches are used to identify practical steps, strengthen coping skills, and clarify goals that matter to each individual. She also attends to related areas such as attachment and communication problems, codependency, and issues that can arise in blended families or post-divorce dynamics.
Sarah acknowledges that beginning therapy can take courage and presents a steady, goal-oriented path to getting started. She offers a collaborative process that seeks to build on a person’s existing strengths while addressing the specific patterns and stresses they bring to sessions.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH7620
- NPI Number: 1548902232
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote sessions and therapeutic approaches
Sessions offered remotely make use of clinical tools that translate well to video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sarah integrates client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the person’s priorities guide the work and goals are shaped together. That orientation supports ongoing feedback and adjustment as progress unfolds.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or substance use concerns, while dialectical behavior therapy supplies concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to increase present-moment awareness and support stress reduction. Motivational interviewing may be employed when exploring readiness for change, especially around addictions or lifestyle shifts.
These remote options are intended to fit people who prefer flexibility in how they meet and who want an approach that blends practical skill building with person-centered collaboration. Communication methods available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
What is Sarah Alvarado's clinical experience?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with teens and adults of all ages on a variety of issues.
What are her credentials and licensing?
Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), licensed in Florida as FL LMHC MH7620.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile lists English as the language used in sessions.
Where is she based?
She is licensed and located in Florida.
How can clients meet with her?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Sarah?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.