Karen Elizabeth Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT, LPCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) provider, I pride myself on the power of connection through compassion and authenticity. Part of that sense of building support through community is what has shaped my personal and professional experience as a provider for the past nine years in San Diego County. Across those nine years, I have built experience working with children, families, and individuals from different backgrounds.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a powerful act of self-care. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, you don’t have to face it alone.
I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and healing. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, we’ll work together to better understand your experiences, develop practical coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting changes in your life. Therapy is not about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you reconnect with yourself.
Call or Email Karen Elizabeth Alvarado Alvarado now for a free 15 minute consultation - (760) 935-0086
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Providence
Karen Elizabeth Alvarado Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 935-0086
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 150504 Karen Elizabeth Alvarado Alvarado
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended National University , Dual Masters in Counseling Psychology, MFT and PCC, Graduated 2021
- License: LPCC 20261 / 2025
- Certificate from C-DBT -Evergreen Certifications 840052 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Karen Elizabeth Alvarado Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 935-0086
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Karen Elizabeth Alvarado Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 935-0086
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Behavioral modification (children 0-5)
- Coaching
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Karen Elizabeth Alvarado Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 935-0086
Location
Additional Location
Gentle Self Therapy
330 Rancheros Drive
220
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 935-0086Nearby Areas
Karen Elizabeth Alvarado Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 935-0086