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Carmen Alvira, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Carmen. View 13 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

She is a very professional, friendly person; she makes you feel confident, and she is also very empathetic. She respects and listens to you and takes you to a space where you see everything more clearly, as well as allows you to tell your ideas and story so that when you speak, you find the errors thanks to her explanations, examples, and ideas.

Reviewed March 2024

Carmen is one of the best therapists I’ve ever worked with (and I’ve tried dozens!). She makes me feel seen and heard and supported. Thanks to Carmen, I have regained my lost sense of confidence and self-esteem. She helps me to be a better version of myself. Trustworthy and approachable, Carmen is consistently thoughtful, caring, respectful, and professional in our sessions. She listens to my concerns and helps guide me toward concrete coping mechanisms. I am so grateful to work with Carmen, and highly recommend her services.

Reviewed January 2024

More about Carmen

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am bilingual (English and Spanish) licensed in New York with over 25 years of professional work experience. 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

Addictions Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Drug and alcohol addiction Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Young adult issues

Licenses

Carmen Alvira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104535731.

  • LMHC · New York · 001410 · Expires October 2026

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 Carmen Alvira

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

Overall rating:

5.0

13 reviews

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Clients mention: Grateful Understanding Helpful Professional Comfortable Confident Helped Listens Recommend Supportive

She is a very professional, friendly person; she makes you feel confident, and she is also very empathetic. She respects and listens to you and takes you to a space where you see everything more clearly, as well as allows you to tell your ideas and story so that when you speak, you find the errors thanks to her explanations, examples, and ideas.

Reviewed March 2024

Carmen is one of the best therapists I’ve ever worked with (and I’ve tried dozens!). She makes me feel seen and heard and supported. Thanks to Carmen, I have regained my lost sense of confidence and self-esteem. She helps me to be a better version of myself. Trustworthy and approachable, Carmen is consistently thoughtful, caring, respectful, and professional in our sessions. She listens to my concerns and helps guide me toward concrete coping mechanisms. I am so grateful to work with Carmen, and highly recommend her services.

Reviewed January 2024

She is so considerate and sweet, I like working with her!❤️

Reviewed January 2024

Carmen is an excellent therapist. I am so grateful for her.

Reviewed December 2023

I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support I received from Carmen. I had some unexpected delays on my first session. She was very patient with me and waited online for more than 15min. Carman has an exceptional ability to listen attentively and provide insights that have truly helped me navigate the challenges I was facing. Their compassion and empathy created a safe space for me to open up and explore my thoughts and emotions. Looking forward to taking more sessions with her soon. Thank you, Carman.

Reviewed August 2023

Carmen is an amazing therapist! She is a great listener and very warm person. Whenever I talked with her, I felt like she truly understood me and my problems. Highly recommend!

Reviewed July 2023

Carmen has been abundantly supportive and and very professional and I am so grateful to have her as my therapist. She is very Knowledgeable and puts tools in place for me to be successful in my mental health journey.

Reviewed July 2023

Carmen has helped me tremendously where others in the past could not. She is strong, understanding, positive, and encouraging. I am so thankful to have her in my corner as I transition through addiction recovery & transition deeper into adult-ing, career moves, healing from co-dependence, and learning how to live a full and happy life from the inside out. Thank you Carmen!

Reviewed May 2023

Carmen has understood what I am dealing with. She is very understanding, sympathetic, and supportive. The advice and excercises are very helpful.

Reviewed March 2023

Carmen is a very understanding and kind therapist! I had never done therapy and she made this new experience very comfortable for me. She has given me tools that I can use and I feel more confident in myself. I am glad I was matched with her!

Reviewed February 2023

I’ve only had one session so far but Better Help really asked good questions and matched me up with someone I feel comfortable with.

Reviewed January 2023

Carmen is very compassionate and you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients. She's been very helpful for me. Thanks Carmen!

Reviewed January 2023

A very helpful therapist. Willing to listen and encourage you. She can ask you question that you never think of and she has good understanding of people from different culture.

Reviewed January 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carmen Alvira offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Carmen Alvira 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 Carmen Alvira speak?

Carmen Alvira speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Carmen Alvira have?

Carmen Alvira has 25 years of experience.

Where is Carmen Alvira licensed to practice?

Carmen Alvira is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Carmen Alvira accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Carmen Alvira accepts 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."

How can I communicate with Carmen Alvira?

Carmen Alvira 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 Carmen Alvira?

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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.