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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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Gainesville, FL 32608
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With over a decade of experience supporting individuals and couples...Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or carrying emotional stress that hasn’t had space to settle. You may appear capable on the outside while privately feeling anxious, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward in your relationships or life. I provide a warm, trauma-informed space where clients can slow down, gain clarity about their patterns, and begin reconnecting with a sense of internal steadiness. My work blends nervous-system regulation, emotional clarity, and practical tools that support real-life change.
I help clients understand the patterns shaping their stress and relationships while building steadier emotional regulation, healthier boundaries, and more grounded ways of moving through daily life.Your first session is a calm, welcoming space where you can talk about what has been weighing on you at your own pace.
Together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy, identify patterns that need support, and begin creating a plan that feels realistic, supportive, and doable.If you’re ready for a thoughtful space to slow down, understand your patterns, and move forward with more clarity and steadiness, I welcome you to reach out.
Take the first step to help. Call or Alvena Denise Willis now - (352) 649-3171

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Gainesville, FL 32608

(352) 649-3171

Seattle, WA 98112

My website
I offer online therapy through Headway and Counseling Services for Well-Being. I also provide coaching; more info on Instagram.
I specialize in Family Conflict, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
A calm space to understand your emotions, rebuild trust with yourself, and move toward a more grounded life.
Alvena Denise Willis
Let's Connect (352) 649-3171
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Gainesville, FL 32608

(352) 649-3171

Seattle, WA 98112

My website
I offer online therapy through Headway and Counseling Services for Well-Being. I also provide coaching; more info on Instagram.
I specialize in Family Conflict, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
A calm space to understand your emotions, rebuild trust with yourself, and move toward a more grounded life.
Alvena Denise Willis

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $300

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Optum
  • Oxford
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients in Florida and Washington through telehealth. I accept insurance through Headway and also offer private pay (credit card).
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (352) 649-3171
"
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients in Florida and Washington through telehealth. I accept insurance through Headway and also offer private pay (credit card).
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (352) 649-3171

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LF60460422 Alvena Denise Willis
    License state differs from primary location state.
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended Antioch University Seattle, Marriage and Family Therapy-Masters of Arts, Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida Department of Health- Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT) MT5409 / 2026
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington State. Over 10 years of clinical experience providing therapy, with a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach.
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (352) 649-3171
"
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington State. Over 10 years of clinical experience providing therapy, with a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach.
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (352) 649-3171

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Family Conflict
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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My work focuses on trauma recovery, anxiety regulation, and relationship clarity. I help clients understand their emotional patterns, strengthen boundaries, and build steadier relationships with themselves and others.
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Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (352) 649-3171
"
My work focuses on trauma recovery, anxiety regulation, and relationship clarity. I help clients understand their emotional patterns, strengthen boundaries, and build steadier relationships with themselves and others.
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (352) 649-3171

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Sessions are structured, clear, and collaborative. We will identify your goals early and work consistently toward them. You will learn practical tools to manage emotional activation, understand relational patterns, and strengthen internal stability. The focus is on helping you build a life and relationships that feel healthier, more supportive, and aligned with your well-being.
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (352) 649-3171
"
Sessions are structured, clear, and collaborative. We will identify your goals early and work consistently toward them. You will learn practical tools to manage emotional activation, understand relational patterns, and strengthen internal stability. The focus is on helping you build a life and relationships that feel healthier, more supportive, and aligned with your well-being.
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (352) 649-3171

Location

Primary Location

Gainesville, FL 32608

(352) 649-3171

Additional Location

Seattle, WA 98112

(352) 649-3171
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I offer online therapy through Headway and Counseling Services for Well-Being. I also provide coaching; more info on Instagram.
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (352) 649-3171
"
I offer online therapy through Headway and Counseling Services for Well-Being. I also provide coaching; more info on Instagram.
Photo of Alvena Denise Willis, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Alvena Denise Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (352) 649-3171