Paula Alvarez

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepting patients

Licensed in CA

Accepts insurance

Hi there, I'm Paula!

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the states of Illinois, California, and Missouri, and I have a doctorate in Organizational Psychology. I worked in locked and outpatient mental health facilities for 30 years. I facilitated group treatment of domestic violence perpetrators in Spanish and English for eight years. I specialize in treating trauma-related symptoms, anxiety and depression, anger management, geriatric well-being, mental health recovery, cultural diversity issues, and self-esteem issues. My doctorate degree (EdD) is In Leadership and Learning with a specialization in Organizational Psychology was conferred on May 27, 2021. I use a client-centered approach (Carl Rogers), and I know that the client is the expert. I tailor my therapy sessions to what the client wants. I used cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with those who like CBT interventions. I offer homework assignments and bibliotherapy for those clients who want those interventions. I also use Brief-Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques, as well as interventions from other treatment modalities. I invite you to contact me to see if I am a good fit to help and empower you on your journey to better living.

Specialities

Therapy types
Methods
  • Coaching
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Eclectic
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Focused
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Focus areas
  • Aging
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Family Conflict
  • Depression
  • Life Coaching
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Job Stress
  • Mood Disorders
  • Older Adults
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD

Practice

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.
  • Accepts insurance from Aetna, Cigna, Optum, MHN, and Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca)
  • English and Spanish

Sessions

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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  • Video session
  • 60 minutes
  • Covered by Aetna, Cigna, Optum, MHN, and Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca) Session cost depends on your insurance, most people pay $5-40 per session after meeting their deductible. There aren't any fees for using Path.

Next Appointment Monday, June 5

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