Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

601 West 1st Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA 99201

Years ago I grew increasingly aware of how anxiety affects our behaviors that are not representative of who we are. I studied mindfulness interventions that came from Positive Psychology and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. After personal practice and assistance to my clients in group and individual settings we experienced and witnessed decreased stress, improved self-regulation, and a quicker way to access joy, acceptance, and peace with ourselves and others.

I enjoy to help individuals practice mindfulness-based strategies to help reduce anxiety and stress, and particularly, as a first generation Latina, I am aware of the loneliness and "otherness" someone can feel. In addition, I also like to assist with parenting concerns, and I am LGTBQ+ friendly.

I understand the challenge our emotions can cause us and how they may create limitations for us. However, managing them with a supportive and encouraging mental health professional can increase your awareness that will lead to improved self-control, better decision-making, and increased happiness and resilience.

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

601 West 1st Avenue

Suite 1400

Spokane, WA 99201

(509) 361-6654

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

601 West 1st Avenue

Suite 1400

Spokane, WA 99201

(509) 361-6654

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
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Insurance

Aetna
Asuris Northwest Health
BlueCross and BlueShield
First Choice Health | FCH
GEHA
Healthcare Management Administrators
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Kaiser PPO & HMO
LifeWise
Meritain Health
Pacific Source-Voyager Only
Premera
Regence
Surest
UMR
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

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Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61340407 Laura Alvarez
In Practice for 14 Years
License: Idaho Board of Occupational Licenses LPC-5072 / 2010
Attended Idaho State University, MS, Graduated 2010

I have over 13 years of experience in providing mental health treatment to children and adults, with my primary focus now being adults. I am licensed in both WA and ID.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 361-6654

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

I have over 13 years of experience in providing mental health treatment to children and adults, with my primary focus now being adults. I am licensed in both WA and ID.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 361-6654

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Body Positivity
Cancer
Depression
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Stress
Women's Issues

I work with clients who may be struggling from stress that can stem for a variety of reasons, such as burnout from parenting or work, relationships, systematic challenges, and more. The individual brings their challenges and we work through them together. This involves learning and practicing skills to increase awareness and understanding in order to respond reflectively instead of reflexively.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 361-6654

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 361-6654

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

I regularly use mindfulness-based stress reduction strategies in therapy. However, I also believe that the client guides the treatment and will only utilize techniques from this method and other various psychological theories, as needed. With time and practice the client will gain personal insight and the confidence to regulate emotions that will help them handle personal challenges.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 361-6654

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 361-6654

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Location

Primary Location

601 West 1st Avenue

Suite 1400

Spokane, WA 99201

(509) 361-6654

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Call for a free consultation now - (509) 361-6654

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (509) 361-6654

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

Laura Alvarez

Counselor, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

My Practice at a Glance

Finances

Fees

Insurance

Qualifications

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Client Focus

Age

Participants

Communities

Ethnicity

I also speak

Age

Participants

Communities

Ethnicity

I also speak

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Location

Primary Location

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