Melissa Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, amft
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
18422 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
Let's Connect (562) 414-4976
Life can throw different challenges at you at any time and struggle can show up in our lives in many ways. This can naturally create feelings of discouragement or discomfort that present in life through our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Sometimes it can be hard to open up about it, but as your therapist I want you to have a place to do just that. My role is to join you in your journey of overcoming those challenges and struggles and take steps toward your goals. I am currently registered in California as an associate MFT. I have years of experience working in school, remote and in-person settings.
I have worked with adults and adolescents to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, and emotional regulations. I use empirically supported, cognitive behavioral approaches, in combination with mindfulness strategies to guide my clients in their progress to overcome their struggles.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and healthy environment for my clients to learn and grow. Together, we explore the client’s strengths and areas of improvement to achieve their personal goals. I strongly believe that each person has the ability to overcome their struggles and achieve their desired outcomes.
Call or Email Melissa Alvarez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 414-4976
Let's Connect (562) 414-4976
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $185
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Alameda Alliance for Health
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Contra Costa Health Plan
- Health Plan of San Mateo
- Imperial Health Plan
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Sutter
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Veterans Care Agreement
- Out of Network
Melissa Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, amft
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 414-4976
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 137645 Supervised by Adam Beer (California / 43142) Melissa Alvarez
- Prelicense by State of California / 137645
Additional Credentials
Melissa Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, amft
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (562) 414-4976
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
Melissa Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, amft
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (562) 414-4976
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
Melissa Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, amft
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 414-4976
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Melissa Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, amft
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 414-4976