• Hi all, my name is Sandra Alvarez, and I’m an associate marriage and family therapist with over five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I am proud to be a first generation Mexican American, and I am immensely passionate about serving the Latinx community. I obtained my Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from Palo Alto University. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, person-centered, and collaborative, emphasizing compassion, patience, and understanding. I specialize in addressing a variety of complex issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and family conflicts.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy (e.g., Person-Centered Therapy), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Children (6-12), Teenagers (13-18), Young Adults (19-24)

  • Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress.

  • Spirituality and Catholic

HIGHLIGHTS

Sandra

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

🟢 Accepting New Clients
🟢 Children (6-12), Teenagers (13-18), Young Adults (19-24)
🟢 Telehealth
🟢 Out-of-Network Options
🟢 In-Person -Culver City

🧩 Specialty: Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress.

💛 All major insurance including Cigna, United Healthcare, BCBS, Kaiser, Aetna, Out of Pocket, and more


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