Therapist in New Rochelle, New York Carmen M Alvira, Therapist

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 22-64

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Carmen M. Alvira, LMHC

Carmen M. Alvira is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 25 years of professional work experience treating individuals of multiple cultural backgrounds. Her clinical interests and specialties include individual who struggled with stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, LGBTQ and related issues, coping with addictions, grief, PTSD, coping with life changes, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties. Carmen works with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional connection with each other. Carmen understands that mental health is an essential component of all wellness, and no single approach is the right one for every individual. Her clinical approach is client-centered and creative. She believes in a holistic and blended approach. She utilizes psychoeducation and skills-building to empower clients to support themselves after counseling. Carmen is warm and direct. She uses an integrative and collaborative approach. She incorporates humor, passion, and compassion to help her clients reach the goals that effectively serve their unique identity. Carmen is bilingual (Spanish and English) and earned her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Puerto Rico. She works with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. Carmen is here to support and empower you in that journey. Outside of work, Carmen enjoys arts and craft, reading, music, dancing, going to the gym, walking, and socializing.

Expertise

Insurances Accepted

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples/Marital Counseling

Populations

Education

University of Puerto Rico

Graduate School | 1993

San Juan, PR, United States
University of Puerto Rico

Undergraduate | 1988

San Juan, PR, United States
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Campus

Undergraduate | 1984

Carolina, PR, Puerto Rico

Languages

English
Spanish

Locations

LifeStance Health
1 Radisson Plaza
9th Floor
New Rochelle, NY 10801

Get Directions Phone Number

914-369-1934 fax number

914-560-2413

FAQs

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LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Carmen M Alvira: