Sue Alvey LPCC
Counselor, EdS, LPCC
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I’m Sue Alvey, a licensed mental health clinician with over 30 years of experience supporting mature adults and their families through the natural transitions of aging. I partner with clients to help them regain their emotional equilibrium, strengthen their coping skills, and refocus their energy toward a meaningful life grounded in their values and personal strengths.
My extensive background enables me to provide compassionate, expert support to mature adults and caregivers in my clinical practice. I’ve guided them through the decisions, health changes and relationship shifts that arise with aging in setting such as community agencies, retirement communities, adult day programs, and psychotherapy practices.
In our sessions, I offer warmth, empathy, and steady encouragement. I help clients understand the process of change and develop skills to manage anxiety, depression, and grief. My approach is grounded in honoring each person’s strengths and life experience, empowering them to cultivate balance, resilience, and a fuller, more satisfying life.
Call or Email Sue Alvey LPCC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (408) 790-1632
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Sue Alvey LPCC
Counselor, EdS, LPCC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 1506 Sue Alvey
- In Practice for 40 years
- Attended University of Florida, Graduated 1986
Counselor: Sue Alvey
Education and Years In Practice
Sue Alvey LPCC
Counselor, EdS, LPCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (408) 790-1632
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Life Transitions
- Caregivers
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- End of Life Concerns
- Family caregivers of the elderly
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
Sue Alvey LPCC
Counselor, EdS, LPCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 790-1632
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Sue Alvey LPCC
Counselor, EdS, LPCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 790-1632