The expert: Patricia Alvarado is the director of Alvarado Therapy, a licensed professional clinical counselor in California, and a licensed mental health counselor in New York. She is a first-generation Mexican American who is bilingual and practices through a multicultural lens. She is aware of the stigma that surrounds our communities and strives to share messages in a positive light about mental health and being vulnerable.
Her therapy style: Alvarado approaches patients free of judgment, full of empathy, and through active listening to facilitate trust within the relationship. She aims to understand the underlying concerns that are causing stressful situations and maladaptive behaviors. She enjoys using her training in EMDR with patients to challenge negative beliefs and explore the core concerns that may be causing these feelings and behaviors.
Where to follow her: @alvaradotherapy
