Karla Alvarez

(She/Her)

Accepting Clients

I take a personalized approach to therapy because everyone's journey is different.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Life isn’t always easy, and asking for help can feel hard but you don’t have to do it alone. No matter what you’re going through, whether it’s stress, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, or past experiences that still affect you, support is here. You’ll always find a space of trust, empathy, and honesty with me. I work with individuals, couples, and families, including children, teens, and adults, providing tools to help you heal and move forward.

My Background and Approach

As a clinician trained in EMDR and Somatic Breathwork, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges that may be holding you back. My goal is to help you feel more in control, more at peace, and more connected to yourself. Therapy is available in English and Spanish, and I’d love to support you on your healing journey. If you’re ready to take the first step or have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Self-Esteem

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English, Español

Qualifications

License
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, State of California · #1609650654
Years in practice
5 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Reach out to Karla