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Sara Alvarez, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sara 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 Sara. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Sarah keeps me grounded. Appreciate her insight and encouragement.

Reviewed November 2024

Been with Sara for over a year now. I've had my fair share of ups and downs. And for the greater part of it I have received great advice, or just someone to listen to me during those times. Would not trade her at all.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Sara

  • 22 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am licensed in Florida with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Anger management Depression Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Body image Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum depression Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sara Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073771374.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH8461 · Expires March 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 Sara Alvarez

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

Overall rating:

4.5

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Excellent Knowledgeable Listens Understanding Wonderful Great listener Caring Guidance

Sarah keeps me grounded. Appreciate her insight and encouragement.

Reviewed November 2024

Been with Sara for over a year now. I've had my fair share of ups and downs. And for the greater part of it I have received great advice, or just someone to listen to me during those times. Would not trade her at all.

Reviewed September 2024

She is a great listener and gives really good advice.

Reviewed July 2024

Sara is an exceptional therapist, she is knowledgeable, helpful, considerate, compassionate, and I cannot say enough kind things. Plus she is excellent about encouraging you to “dig deeper” to identify underlying issues and provides excellent tools to enable you to cope, move forward and use in the future. I cannot recommend her more highly.

Reviewed May 2024

I am very happy with Sara Alvarez as my therapist. I am looking forward for my weekly sessions with her.

Reviewed February 2024

I’ve only had 2 sessions with Sara but she is so helpful. She’s a great listener, very understanding and nonjudgmental. She also offers great tools to help you deal with things you are trying to work on or over come.

Reviewed February 2024

Sara always listens and responds with respect, concern and compassion. She’s a wonderful therapist to have.

Reviewed January 2024

Thank you Mrs Alvarez. You are a wonderful human and I appreciate you and the advice you give me. Life isn't easy and I need all the help I can get

Reviewed December 2023

Sara is caring, knowledgeable and able to articulate her expertise in a way I can understand. She also listens completely and makes me feel heard.

Reviewed August 2023

She is very nice and understanding

Reviewed August 2023

Sara is as understanding as her reviews would suggest, something that I learned about therapy is that the problems you may present may lead into what's actually going on once you and your therapist begin to explore those problems presented and I'm happy to say that Sara and I are digging into what's really going on.

Reviewed May 2023

Very insightful and compassionate.

Reviewed March 2023

Very happy with experience

Reviewed March 2023

Provided great resources, was helpful in empowering me to take control and make my own decisions. Helped with management of anxiety and stress due to trauma, transitions and relationship issues. Would recommend!

Reviewed January 2023

Caring and provide you with ideas how to manage situations I feel comfortable and relax

Reviewed January 2023

Sara is knowledgeable, very patient, and great listener. She has given me some insite into things i would have never thought about if I had not spoken to her. Sara is wonderful.

Reviewed January 2023

I not only enjoy our sessions, but they are also very helpful for me. Didn’t know if I would like live chats online, but I really do.

Reviewed December 2022

So far I’ve had just one session but it was a good one. I’ve never done therapy before so I didn’t know what to expect. She listened to me and I felt I wasn’t talking to a wall. She also gave me guidance but practically made no decisions for me. She told me what the doors were but that I would have to walk through them. I might stick around and do this for a while so I can truly get better with time.

Reviewed December 2022

Excellent sessions

Reviewed December 2022

Just the first session so far but I appreciate the chance to discuss everything with a neutral person who listens, and I also liked her guidance and ideas she linked together certain issues I hadn’t thought about, and gave me things I need to think about and start to work on. I feel good about my decision. Looking forward to the next session.

Reviewed November 2022

I have only had two session but I feel Sara understand me and give me helpful tips, info and suggestions

Reviewed August 2022

Sara has been a great help to me. She's been a great listening ear, providing helpful feedback to my situation.

Reviewed August 2022

I have had one session so far,but from that I feel she knows how I feel. I think she knows her job very well. I like her alot

Reviewed August 2022

Sara is so kind and so helpful. She takes the time to really listen and give helpful advice. She has already helped me so much in just a few short visits. I’m so glad I gave this a chance.

Reviewed July 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sara Alvarez offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sara Alvarez 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 Sara Alvarez speak?

Sara Alvarez speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sara Alvarez have?

Sara Alvarez has 22 years of experience.

Where is Sara Alvarez licensed to practice?

Sara Alvarez is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Sara Alvarez accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sara Alvarez 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 Sara Alvarez offer?

Sara Alvarez offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sara Alvarez?

Sara Alvarez 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 Sara Alvarez?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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