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Leah Alviar, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Leah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Leah. View 22 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

I’m beyond happy I had Leah as my therapist. She’s the best at listening and understanding what practices I need to implement in my life to feel better

Reviewed February 2022

I know she cares because she has messaged me to check on me. She shows genuine concern and just wants to know how I’m doing ; that means a lot .

Reviewed August 2021

More about Leah

  • 22 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

My name is Leah Alviar and I would like to share a little bit about myself with you. 

Degrees, Certifications, and Professional Experience: 

Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from the University of the Incarnate Word

M.A. in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio

B.S. in Generic Special Education from Our Lady of the Lake University.  

I am both a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified professional school counselor with over 22 years of counseling experience.  I have held leadership roles in local, regional, and state counseling organizations, am a published author, present at local, state, and national conferences and served as editor for Ph.D. student dissertations.  

Currently I am a Senior Director at the University of the Incarnate Word and teach graduate counseling courses as well as undergraduate prep courses at various universities. I previously

served as the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, an instructional designer, adjunct professor for the M.A. in Counseling program, Director of Field Experience, and assistant professor of education at OLLU, as well as professional school counselor in various ISDs in San Antonio.  I have over 15 years’ experience teaching university students in both the online and face-to-face environments and have authored courses and taught classes at the undergraduate and graduate level for over 17 years.

Theoretical Perspective:

Over the course of my counseling career, I have worked with people who were anxious, depressed, stressed, and simply burned out; I have helped adolescents and couples who have struggled with communication issues and relationship barriers; I have worked with families regarding parenting, abuse, grief, and death; and I have helped individuals with career planning, self-esteem building, goal setting, and wellness strategies to cope with major life changes. Throughout my work, I have used many techniques and applied multiple theories, as each person is as unique as the theories and techniques.  I am solution-focused and client-centered.  I feel the counselor serves as the guide and facilitator for the clients as they move through their journey.  I use a humanistic approach to counseling, but also integrate cognitive behavior therapy techniques as deemed appropriate.  I adapt my counseling strategies to meet the needs of the client.

A Little About Me:

I have been happily married to my high school sweetheart for almost 25 years and together we have three amazing sons.  We enjoy fishing, being outdoors, reading, traveling, and catching the latest movie together as a family.  When practicing self-care, I enjoy ultrarunning, reading, skydiving and quilting.  

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Compassion fatigue Co-morbidity Communication problems Family problems Guilt and shame Infidelity Life purpose Midlife crisis Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Leah Alviar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790316099.

  • LPC · Texas · 18824 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Leah Alviar

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

22 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Easy Understanding Genuine Helped Listens The best Comfortable Helpful Perfect

I’m beyond happy I had Leah as my therapist. She’s the best at listening and understanding what practices I need to implement in my life to feel better

Reviewed February 2022

I know she cares because she has messaged me to check on me. She shows genuine concern and just wants to know how I’m doing ; that means a lot .

Reviewed August 2021

She's great. I appreciate the advice she provides. I have found her to be easy to talk to and understanding. She advises professionally and without judgement. She gives good advice and offers thoughtful insights.

Reviewed July 2021

I love her approach! She really listens and cares about what you’re trying to get across. Whether you have the words or not… she assimilates it all and doesn’t discard anything. Many times, as clients, we retract from fully expressing ourselves because we feel like we’re rambling, but she validates those spirals as necessary for self examination. I love that, it makes me feel seen and heard.

Reviewed July 2021

Leah is wonderful, she consistently goes above and beyond to pursue new strategies to meet my goals and creates a welcoming and productive environment during and between sessions.

Reviewed May 2021

Leah has gotten me through some of the darkest times. She has taught me so much about my struggles and always makes me feel like i am never alone in this. Truly believe she cares inside and out.

Reviewed February 2021

Leah just let’s me be who I am. I can open up without judgement; even if there is slight judgement it’s constructive. It’s almost as if I’m talking to a friend . It’s never stuffy. And when I do have difficulty getting a few details out , she has a great way of transitioning to something else and then touching back on said detail. She’s very engaged.

Reviewed January 2021

Leah was the perfect listener. She helped me come up with solutions to my situation and plan for the future. I will work with her again.

Reviewed January 2021

Leah has been such a help to me. I am finally in a place in my life where I can heal, and it has been such a lonely and isolating experience until I met Leah. She makes me feel heard and validated. Can't thank her enough!!

Reviewed January 2021

She’s the best!

Reviewed December 2020

Great listener.

Reviewed September 2020

Leah has been great. She’s easy to communicate with and redirects when needed. She has suggested helpful strategies that are easy to remember and apply when they’re needed.

Reviewed August 2020

We love Leah ♥️

Reviewed August 2020

I truly could not have ever made it through the events of this year without Leah.

Reviewed July 2020

Great counselor!

Reviewed May 2020

Very patient and understanding! I love that she doesn’t come off robotic, and really makes me feel like she gets me.

Reviewed April 2020

I really appreciate and respect her passion to me and probably each and every client she has. Every conversation she hits the nail on the head and keeps your hopes up high. I love how motivating she is. I really do appreciate it.

Reviewed April 2020

Even though it's been a short amount of time, being able to speak with Leah has already taken such a load off my mind. You never really know when you're ready talk but I'm pretty sure I talked her head off at the first opportunity because she made me feel comfortable, and helped me have new perspectives. She was invested, not just doing a job and I think that's what made it easy for me to open up to her. Thank you Leah.

Reviewed March 2020

You’re great

Reviewed March 2020

Leah really listens and is great at reflecting back on what I've been saying while also providing a different perspective. She doesn't assign me busy work; I feel like the goals and work we set are meaningful.

Reviewed March 2020

I feel a really strong connection with Leah. Since day one she has reached out to me exactly when I need it and she is very genuine when it comes to listening and I feel like she cares for my concerns and what's going on in my life.

Reviewed March 2020

I've searched high and low for someone to talk to like Leah, but was always met with some shallow surface level questions and and some "busy work". Leah takes the time to empower me. To do some major damage control to help heal from my past. To help me organize a strategy moving forward. To analyze my options and helps me put things into perspective to ensure I make the right choice for ME. Furthermore, once I've organized a game plan, she supports me 100%. Leah is hands down one of the most powerful women I've come across. To have her as a mentor has been SUCH a blessing!

Reviewed March 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leah Alviar offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Leah Alviar works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Leah Alviar speak?

Leah Alviar speaks English.

How many years of experience does Leah Alviar have?

Leah Alviar has 22 years of experience.

Where is Leah Alviar licensed to practice?

Leah Alviar is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Leah Alviar accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Leah Alviar does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Leah Alviar offer?

Leah Alviar offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Leah Alviar?

Leah Alviar can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Leah Alviar?

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