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I believe connection is key to our well-being and I use a relational approach to uncover patterns in my clients' relationships with themselves and others. I specialize in providing healing treatment for trauma or just big life adjustments.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through life's challenges. My work is rooted in creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be themselves.

I specialize in trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and helping individuals navigate the impact of difficult life experiences. In addition to my clinical training, my personal experiences have shaped my understanding of resilience, healing, and the importance of meaningful connection.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for support and growth, I am committed to helping you build on your strengths and move toward a life that feels more aligned, connected, and fulfilling.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY & CA) with an MSW from NYU and a BA in Communications from Northwestern. With 14 years as a professional actor and teaching artist, I incorporate creativity into my eclectic therapeutic approach, which includes CBT, mindfulness, expressive arts, and psychodynamics. I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relational challenges, and personal growth.

I work from a strength based perspective to provide solution-focused counseling for a range of life issues. By focusing on needs and goals we begin to uncover strengths and resources to help create a sustainable future.

When you feel the need to connect with a professional in order to address any issues or begin building a bridge to your next life goal, please reach out.

Brian Alvarez is an empathetic provider who understands. His goal is to ensure that you do not go through your challenges alone. While working with Brian, you can expect to learn a variety of coping skills for each and every difficulty you are facing. Coping skills are tips and tricks that we can use throughout our days, weeks, months, years that work towards reducing uncomfortable emotions and that allow us to be the best version of ourselves. Brian believes that all deserve to be happy.

I believe that healing happens through connection, curiosity, and self-compassion. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, burnout, and the lasting effects of difficult life experiences.

My approach is authentic, collaborative, and down to earth. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe showing up exactly as they are, without judgement or pressure to have everything figured out. I have training in Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I enjoy helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves while building practical tools for everyday life.

Outside of therapy, I value nature, creativity, and the belief that healing can happen in many forms. My goal is to help clients reconnect with their strengths, gain insight, and create meaningful change that feels sustainable.

As a board-certified mental health counselor with over five years of experience, I’m passionate about helping individuals live as their most authentic and fulfilled selves. I believe that prioritizing mental health is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in your life. My goal is to create a supportive and collaborative space where you feel understood, empowered, and ready to grow.

I support adults through life transitions including grief, loss, relationship challenges, panic, job loss, empty nest, medical trauma & other upsetting & traumatic events. I'm a talk therapist, EMDR therapy certified & advanced Flash Technique trained - tools that I incorporate to help my clients navigate emotions in the days and weeks following and ongoing.