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Sarah Alvarado, LMHC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Sarah

Sarah Alvarado is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with three decades of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, family conflict, trauma, and other life challenges. She draws on a long career to help clients identify strengths, build coping skills, and move toward clearer goals.

Background and approach

Sarah emphasizes practical, person-focused care and encourages those seeking help to take the first step when they feel ready. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques with an empathetic, client-centered stance.

That means she listens closely to each person's priorities and tailors strategies that fit their situation, whether addressing mood-related concerns, relationship tensions, grief, parenting struggles, ADHD-related difficulties, or career and life transitions. Sarah frames therapy as a collaborative effort and aims to create a supportive space where gradual change and skill-building are possible.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Sarah blends cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based methods to address thoughts, behaviors, and present-moment awareness. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations and can support stress reduction, emotional regulation, and increased focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and therapist regularly review progress and adjust techniques together so the plan remains useful and relevant.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or on the go, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support when momentum matters.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting, career challenges, ADHD, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to tailor practical strategies to each person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional experience in mental health practice to her work with clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida under the designation FL LMHC MH7620 and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not listed as providing services in other languages and does not accept international clients currently.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

About

Sarah Alvarado is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 30 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.