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M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez, LMSW

Trauma-informed LMSW for LGBTQ+ adults
  • Trauma-informed care
  • LGBTQ+ competent
  • Chronic illness focus

About M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez

M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with five years of clinical experience who supports adults working through stress, anxiety, trauma, intimacy-related concerns, and ADHD. They focus on helping clients understand how past experiences shape present-day thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and prioritize practical coping strategies alongside deeper exploration.

They employ Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as preferred approaches, and their practice is informed by intersectional feminist and anti-racist frameworks. This combination is used to tailor treatment to each person’s needs while honoring the complexity of identity and lived experience.

M​a​r​i​s​s​a’s work centers on adults who identify as LGBTQ+ or as disabled and chronically ill, and they also address a broad range of concerns including attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and family problems, eating and food-related issues, fertility challenges, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.

They emphasize collaborative goal-setting and meeting clients where they are, aiming to create a supportive environment for growth and healing. M​a​r​i​s​s​a holds the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker - and is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does M​a​r​i​s​a Alvarez have?

M​a​r​i​s​a Alvarez has five years of experience.

Is M​a​r​i​s​a Alvarez a licensed therapist?

Yes. They hold the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801121506.

In which languages does M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez located?

M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez is located in Michigan.

How can I work with M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez as my therapist?

You can work with M​a​r​i​s​a Alvarez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez work with international clients?

M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with M​a​r​i​s​s​a Alvarez cost?

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A major benefit of remote therapy is flexibility. Individuals can choose the mode of connection that best fits their comfort and schedule - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into daily life.

Licensed professionals provide care through these various formats, and clients often have the option to change therapists if they want a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, accessible way to work toward their goals with a therapist.

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