Desiree Alvarado, LCSW

Desiree Alvarado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, mood concerns, and relationship issues. She holds LCSW licensure in both California and Texas and integrates practical skills with empathetic support to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and difficulties with self-esteem and intimacy. Desiree's background includes work in child welfare, domestic violence services, mental health court programs, substance use treatment, and collaborations with law enforcement and first responder communities, which inform her understanding of complex trauma and high-stress roles.

She is EMDR trained, holds certifications in Domestic Violence Peer Counseling and Advocacy and in Child Forensic Interviewing, and is currently pursuing a Drug and Alcohol Counselor certification. Her clinical approach centers on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques, guiding clients to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build realistic tools for change. Desiree aims to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship where feelings and experiences can be explored without judgment, and she works collaboratively to define positive, achievable outcomes that reflect each person's values and goals.

Desiree assists people working through issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career stress, bipolar and mood disorders, panic and paranoia, codependency, and compassion fatigue. She supports clients in developing skills to manage impulses, improve communication, process grief, and adapt to life transitions, offering steady guidance through each step of the therapeutic process.