Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

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Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

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Available both in-person and online

45a Rutledge Street Nashville, TN 37210

I work with adults who are ready for real change. Many of my clients experience trauma, addiction, stress, or low self-esteem, and feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break.

If you’re ready to heal and move forward, you’re in the right place. My approach is supportive, honest, and trauma-focused. I use EMDR, person-centered therapy, and relapse prevention to help you process what’s beneath the surface, build strong coping skills, and create lasting change.

You’ve been doing the best you can with what you’ve had—and that matters. Together, we’ll focus on helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life. You don’t have to do this alone.

Call or Email Mandy Alvarado now for a free 15 minute consultation - (629) 276-5231

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

45a Rutledge Street

Nashville, TN 37210 map

(629) 276-5231

Freeman Health Partners

222 State Street

Dickson, TN 37055 map

I provide in-person or virtual therapy through Freeman Health Partners or Gentle Way Counseling, with flexible hours to fit you.

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (629) 276-5231

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

45a Rutledge Street

Nashville, TN 37210 map

(629) 276-5231

Freeman Health Partners

222 State Street

Dickson, TN 37055 map

I provide in-person or virtual therapy through Freeman Health Partners or Gentle Way Counseling, with flexible hours to fit you.

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

Cash, Venmo

Insurance

Aetna
Ambetter
BlueCross and BlueShield
First Health
Optum
Oscar Health
TennCare
Wellpoint | Amerigroup

Session fees are $150. I accept cash or Venmo through Gentle Way Counseling for private practice clients and insurance at Freeman Health Partners. I'm happy to discuss what works best for your situation.

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 276-5231

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 276-5231

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 1638 Mandy Alvarado

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 4 years

Attended Austin Peay State University , Master's in Social Work, Graduated 2023

I've worked for years in mental health and substance use treatment, helping people move through some of the hardest seasons of their lives. My training in trauma-focused therapy and EMDR allows me to support deep healing while helping clients stay safe and grounded along the way.

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 276-5231

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 276-5231

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues

Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, or past trauma, I aim to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control. Together, we'll build a plan that fits your life and supports real change. Clients often begin to feel a shift within the first month and continue to make meaningful progress as therapy unfolds.

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 276-5231

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 276-5231

Endorsement

Heather Campbell

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP

Mandy is extremely knowledgeable and truly client-focused, she is genuinely committed to meeting clients where they are. She helps clients face life's challenges with compassion and walks alongside them throughout the healing process.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

In your first session, we'll explore what different forms of therapy will be like and what fits your needs.

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 276-5231

In your first session, we'll explore what different forms of therapy will be like and what fits your needs.

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (629) 276-5231

Location

Primary Location

45a Rutledge Street

Nashville, TN 37210

(629) 276-5231

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Additional Location

Freeman Health Partners

222 State Street

Dickson, TN 37055

(629) 276-5231

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

I provide in-person or virtual therapy through Freeman Health Partners or Gentle Way Counseling, with flexible hours to fit you.

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call for a free consultation now - (629) 276-5231

I provide in-person or virtual therapy through Freeman Health Partners or Gentle Way Counseling, with flexible hours to fit you.

Mandy Alvarado

Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMSW, LADACII

Call for a free consultation now - (629) 276-5231

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