Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D., LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Dr.
- License MH23606 · Florida Expires March 2027
- NPI 1154915486 · national registry
- Experience and languages 17+ years in practice English
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About Catherine
Dr. Catherine Alvarez, Ph.D. is a licensed mental health counselor based in Florida who uses practical therapy methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship challenges. She brings 17 years of clinical experience and focuses on straightforward, step-by-step support for everyday struggles.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also helps with sleep and eating difficulties, parenting stress, career transitions, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.
Background and approach
Dr. Alvarez addresses complex situations like chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and blended family concerns. Catherine draws from several therapy approaches to match each person's needs.
She uses Gottman Method principles for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build values-based action, and Attachment-Based Therapy to look at early patterns that affect current relationships. She also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques for practical skills and problem solving. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.
People can expect help with clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and setting realistic steps for change. Dr. Alvarez emphasizes small, manageable actions that add up over time.
She offers services in English and works with clients internationally. Therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH23606 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1154915486 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Catherine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Catherine names
- Gottman Method
- 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
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Catherine names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approach-focused care for online therapy
Dr. Alvarez combines relationship-focused and acceptance-based approaches to guide online work. The Gottman Method helps identify interaction patterns and communication habits that affect relationships, and it provides tools to improve listening and reduce conflict. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions toward those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns to understand how people connect and respond to stress in current relationships, which can be useful for intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. This collaborative planning helps shape a mix of methods that fit the person rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and deeper discussion. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quieter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter updates, tracking progress between sessions, or when a written format feels easier for expression. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain steady progress.
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Frequently asked
What problems does she help people with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and intimacy-related concerns, plus parenting, sleep, and career issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, using goal-focused work and step-by-step strategies to improve coping and communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (FL LMHC) practicing from Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does the cost of sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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