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
School: Master of Arts, Psychology, Golden Gate University
License: LMFT 89614
Supervisor: Vidhi Sharma, LMFT 86972
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CLIENT FOCUS
Languages: English; Spanish
Ages: All Ages
Location: San Francisco, Telehealth
types of therapy
Strengths-based therapy
Child-centered and person-centered therapy
Jungian-oriented psychotherapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Trauma-informed therapy
Narrative therapy
Issues
Addiction (Internet, Porn, etc.)
Anger
Anxiety Disorders (OCD, General Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, etc.)
Chronic Health (Sleep, Cancer, Autoimmune, Heart, etc.)
Career-Related Challenges (Growth, Social Issues, Feeling Lost, Stress, Burnout, Work-Life Balance, etc.)
Relationships (Couples Communication, Conflict Resolution, Separation, Co-Parenting, Sex, Stress, Emotional and Domestic Abuse, etc.)
Cultural Identity and Adjustment
Eating Disorders
Family (Dynamics, Conflicts, etc.)
Gender and Sexuality
Grief
Life Changes
Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar, etc.)
Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, etc.)
Religion, Spirituality, & Faith
School-Related issues (Bullying, Social Adjustment, Learning Differences, Performance, etc.)
Self Growth (Self-Esteem, Self-Exploration, etc.)
Trauma (PTSD, Sexual Abuse, etc.)