Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D., LMHC
Doctoral clinician focused on resilience
- Expressive arts therapy
- Jungian-informed practice
- Hope-focused approach
About Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D.
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D., LMHC combines professional training with personal experience to guide people through difficult life transitions and emotional pain. She holds a Ph.D., a doctoral degree, and is an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - credentials that reflect advanced education and clinical training in mental health care. Her work highlights modalities such as expressive arts, Jungian-informed psychotherapy, holistic approaches, and focused support for post-abortion stress syndrome, emphasizing healing through creativity, meaning, and whole-person care.
Alvarez speaks from lived experience of overcoming heartbreak, navigating single parenthood, and completing rigorous academic pursuits, and she integrates that perspective into a strengths-based, hopeful therapeutic stance. She frames recovery as a step-by-step process and encourages patience, persistence, and small daily actions that build toward larger change. Her practice centers on helping people find resilience and renewed purpose after loss, trauma, or major life changes. By blending clinical expertise with empathy, she supports clients in developing practical coping skills and deeper self-understanding.
Alvarez speaks from lived experience of overcoming heartbreak, navigating single parenthood, and completing rigorous academic pursuits, and she integrates that perspective into a strengths-based, hopeful therapeutic stance. She frames recovery as a step-by-step process and encourages patience, persistence, and small daily actions that build toward larger change. Her practice centers on helping people find resilience and renewed purpose after loss, trauma, or major life changes. By blending clinical expertise with empathy, she supports clients in developing practical coping skills and deeper self-understanding.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. have?
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. has 17 years of experience.
Is Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH23606.
In which languages does Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. provide therapy?
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. located?
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose values-based actions to build a more meaningful life; it is often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connections and reduce relationship-related distress, making it useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients guide the pace and direction of their work, supporting self-esteem and personal growth.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and a licensed professional will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful and relevant for the client.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to choose formats that fit communication styles and daily routines, increasing access to ongoing therapeutic support.
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