Christopher Alvarado

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

For many years, I had compulsively and unconsciously maintained a way of life that was unmanageable.  I often doubted my worth and, to compensate for feelings of low self-worth, I did everything I could to do more, be more, and achieve more.

Unfortunately, as a result, I was completely disconnected from myself and others, often feeling rageful, anxious, depressed, and inadequate.

However, when I made the choice to take care of myself spiritually, physically, and emotionally, I learned to practice loving and valuing myself.  I could not have done it by myself.

A variety of different forms of healing has been integral to establishing my own recovery from trauma and anxiety: psychotherapy; a 12-step practice; spiritual healing ceremonies; and dance and movement, to name a few.  This is my own personal journey.  It cannot be replicated by anyone else and is not the answer to anyone else’s problems.

I believe that you, too, can begin to walk your journey and find healing along the way.

I have been integrating specific trauma-informed principles into my work with clients since I began practicing psychotherapy in 2010, including transparency, collaboration, and choice.  This allows me to be honest and empathic with my clients and to help them remain accountable for the changes they want to make.  I provide psychotherapy services in both English and Spanish.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master of Arts, Psychology, Golden Gate University, 2011

Christopher Alvarado, M.A.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

LMFT 89614

CLIENT FOCUS

Languages: English; Spanish

Ages: All Ages

Type of Therapy

  • Strengths-based therapy

  • Child-centered and person-centered therapy

  • Jungian-oriented psychotherapy

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy

  • Trauma-informed therapy

  • Marrative therapy

Issue

  • Trauma and recovery

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Social Anxiety

  • Generalized Anxiety

  • Family Stressors

  • Relationship Issues

  • Learning Differences

  • Peer Relationships

  • Self-Esteem

  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Issues

  • Educational Concerns

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