Therapist profile
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D., LMHC
FL LMHC - stress and parenting focused
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Catherine
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D., is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (FL LMHC) with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common and persistent struggles adults face at home and work, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, and coping with life changes.
Catherine writes plainly about having overcome a series of hard experiences herself. That lived experience informs how she approaches sessions. She talks with people about practical steps they can use day to day. Sessions aim to name patterns, try small changes, and track what helps.
Her clinical work draws on several evidence-based approaches. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and reduce avoidance. She applies cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based thinking is part of how she looks at relationship patterns and intimacy concerns.
People come to her for a mix of problems ranging from sleep and eating issues to anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also lists additional interests such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and communication problems. The range reflects a generalist practice focused on practical coping and clearer relationships.
Catherine invites people who want straightforward conversations and doable changes. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. International clients who speak English are supported by her practice.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps in that direction. It helps with avoidance, anxiety, and managing change by linking actions to values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early and current relationship patterns shape expectations and reactions, which can be useful for intimacy issues and repeated relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach first and adding other techniques over time.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, less travel time, or scheduling around school and work. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment ideas to remote conversations so the focus stays on practical steps and clearer relationships.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that translate therapy approaches into everyday actions and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of adult concerns.
What credential and location are on record?
She is listed as FL LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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