Therapist profile
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D., LMHC
Florida
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, LMHC - Anger and stress support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH23606
- NPI1154915486
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Trauma informed work
About Catherine
Dr. Catherine Alvarez is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addiction concerns, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and related challenges. Her approach is practical and direct, focused on helping people manage intense feelings and make day-to-day changes that reduce strain at work and at home.
She draws from several evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In sessions she helps people identify patterns that fuel reactions, practice skills to respond differently, and build values-based steps forward. The goal is clearer choices, not quick fixes.
Catherine also addresses issues tied to self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting stress, career pressures, and adjustment to life changes. She recognizes how chronic health problems, caregiver strain, and grief can make anger and irritability worse, and she helps people separate what’s driving their reactions from what they want to do instead.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma and abuse concerns and complex presentations such as bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions. She offers straightforward conversations about coping strategies, communication, and repairing trust in close relationships.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps that fit daily life, which is useful for anger and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, such as rumination or automatic reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying skills, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming one method will be best from the start.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let them use video when they want face-to-face interaction. Online work can support practicing skills between sessions and applying strategies to real-life moments without needing major schedule changes.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches drawn from ACT, CBT, and DBT alongside attachment-focused and client-centered work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and coping with life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.