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Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP

Darlene Alvalle

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Let's Connect (717) 674-2909
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Welcome! I’m truly glad you’ve found your way here. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a focus on Grief/Loss and DBT Psychotherapy, I offer more than just therapy sessions. I offer a safe, supportive space where your story is honored and your healing is prioritized. Life can feel overwhelming when you're coping with trauma, loss, emotional distress, or major transitions. You may be holding more than you know how to carry and that’s where our work begins. I tailor our sessions to meet your unique needs, integrating mind, body, and spirit to foster resilience, growth, and meaningful change.
I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, BPD, and relationship dynamics—including polyamory. Specializing in trauma, grief, refugee experiences, and family concerns,
With compassion and respect, taking the first step towards healing is courageous! Let's embark on this journey together!
Call or Darlene Alvalle now for a free 15 minute consultation - (717) 674-2909

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Harrisburg, PA 17109

(717) 674-2909

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

My commitment is to provide a nonjudgmental and emotionally safe experience to support positive self-growth, connection & mind/body healing.
I specialize in Grief, Trauma and PTSD and Personality Disorders 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (717) 674-2909
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Harrisburg, PA 17109

(717) 674-2909

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

My commitment is to provide a nonjudgmental and emotionally safe experience to support positive self-growth, connection & mind/body healing.
I specialize in Grief, Trauma and PTSD and Personality Disorders 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP
  • Geisinger
  • Out of Pocket/Self Pay
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Out of Network
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Virtual In MD, PA & DC
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 674-2909
"
Virtual In MD, PA & DC
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 674-2909

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW024869 Darlene Alvalle
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Widener University , MSW
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Maryland Board of Social work - LCSW-C 30803 / 2024
  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 2025
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C-DBT -CCPT
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 674-2909
"
C-DBT -CCPT
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 674-2909

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Personality Disorders

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Polyamorous
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Transgender
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Trauma, DBT, Grief & loss, Couples & Polyamory Dynamics, Children & Families at Risk, PTSD, BPD.
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 674-2909
"
Trauma, DBT, Grief & loss, Couples & Polyamory Dynamics, Children & Families at Risk, PTSD, BPD.
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 674-2909

Endorsement

Dr. Daniel A. Alvalle
Dr. Daniel A. Alvalle
Licensed Master Social WorkerDSW/MBALSWLMSWC-MRTCTP
I would like to endorse Darlene for her exceptional skills as a therapist. She embodies compassion, empathy, and demonstrates genuine care for the well-being of the people she serves. I highly recommend her!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress and support growth. Utilizing a variety of approaches will allow us to tailor your treatment and help you learn how to push back against those thoughts and negative patterns to promote growth and mental health healing. Let's go beyond talk therapy.
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 674-2909
"
In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress and support growth. Utilizing a variety of approaches will allow us to tailor your treatment and help you learn how to push back against those thoughts and negative patterns to promote growth and mental health healing. Let's go beyond talk therapy.
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 674-2909

Location

Primary Location

Harrisburg, PA 17109

(717) 674-2909

Additional Location

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(717) 674-2909
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My commitment is to provide a nonjudgmental and emotionally safe experience to support positive self-growth, connection & mind/body healing.
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (717) 674-2909
"
My commitment is to provide a nonjudgmental and emotionally safe experience to support positive self-growth, connection & mind/body healing.
Photo of Darlene Alvalle, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Darlene Alvalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (717) 674-2909