José Alvarez, LICSWA

Areas of Expertise

• Children (ages 4+)

• Adolescents

• Depression & Anxiety

• Trauma & PTSD

• Grief & Loss

• Stress Management & Self-Esteem

• ADHD

• LGBTQIA Mental Health

José’s Approach

José enjoys working alongside clients seeking to share their vulnerabilities as they explore areas of personal growth and healing. Using a holistic approach through a lens of cultural humility, he works to help clients feel grounded, safe and seen. José strives to create a space where clients experience an overall improvement in their health and well-being, while achieving positive lasting change.

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About José

EMDR Therapist 
HE/HIM

José is passionate about working with children (ages 4 and up) and adults, and with their families. He approaches hi work through a lens of cultural humility, recognizing and honoring each client’s lived experiences, values, identities, and cultural background while remaining committed to ongoing self-reflection and learning. José views each individual as a whole and collaborate with his clients to develop the most appropriate and culturally responsive treatment plan.

José has experience with therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Child-Directed Play, and other mindfulness-based techniques. He specializes in areas including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, stress management, abandonment, self-esteem, PTSD, and ADHD.

EDUCATION

• Master of Social Work, Eastern Washington University, 2021

TRAINING

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

LICENSURE

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate