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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 am a dedicated licensed clinical social worker, with over 15 years experience. I am focused on helping individuals lead a happier, healthier life. I take a warm, caring approach with clients and individualize care to each unique client.
Masters Level Social Worker LCSW. 24 Years Public School Social Worker, Private Practice since 1995. Family, Individual, Stress Management, Crisis Intervention and Relationships
I'm ready to help you get started on your journey!
I received my masters in social work from Adelphi University. I worked as a social work director for a number of years previously but I stopped because I really preferred more face to face time with my patients. I got so much more from my time counseling than being in a management position. Over my 22 years as a social worker, I've come across many people with diverse issues and truly have enjoyed all of my experiences as they helped form the person I am, the therapist I am. Much of my experience is working with anxiety, depression, bereavement, couples counseling, life transitions, stress management, cancer and chronic illness counseling, palliative care counseling, caregiver support and community resource and referral.
People always tell me that I'm a good listener. This is my greatest accomplishment and one I'm most proud of because as your therapist I want to HEAR you. I want to join you in your pain or difficulties and help you find your way through them. I may not have experienced what you have specifically gone through or are facing now, but I know how to find my way in to how you are feeling. Building a therapeutic rapport with you will be my first step. Trust needs to build and then most of my work is generally solution focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques. You will see that I am a caring, non-judgmental person. I would love the chance to help see you through your challenges. You've taken the first step!
I received my BA in Psychology from LIU CW Post Campus (2004) and my MSW from Fordham Graduate School of Social Service (2013). I have 17 years of experience in the child welfare system, seven years of clinical practice, five years of practicum instruction and two years as an adjunct professor for social work education. .
I use a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Gestalt-therapy, trauma-based therapy, and psychodynamic therapy,
Life is going to send a lot of things your way. Things like changes in mood, trauma, depression, etc. Why go at it alone? Let's work together. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA clients looking to explore many areas of life. Areas of focus in my practice include identity development, unpacking trauma, and ADHD assessment and diagnosis. I also enjoy helping folks navigate neurodiversity in interpersonal relationships, and cope with anxiety/depression.
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