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Laura Alvarado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy to individuals in Massachusetts.
Laura works with a diverse population of clients experiencing a variety of challenges. Many of Laura’s clients feel overwhelmed with the anxiety that comes from navigating life transitions, such as college graduation, career changes, new relationships and becoming a parent for the first time.
Laura’s approach is collaborative, respectful and strengths-based. She draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, tailoring sessions to meet a client’s unique needs. Using curiosity and compassion to create a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental space, Laura assists clients in gaining insight into the underlying issues that are causing their current symptoms. She helps clients identify personal strengths and resources that can help facilitate the change they desire.
Laura is currently providing remote sessions over phone or video. She looks forward to hearing from you and learning more about how she can best support you.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Mindfulness - Developing practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.