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Yazmin Alvarez

Yazmin Alvarez

BIPOC Identifying

LMFT

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with seven years of clinical experience and six years in educational settings. I approach therapy from a systems perspective, recognizing not only the individual but the relationships and environments that influence well-being. My goal is to help clients identify healthy relationships and habits that support growth, balance, and lasting change. :)

Therapy Philosophy

My mission is to provide you with the knowledge and tools to identify your needs, increase your emotional intelligence and begin to make changes. I am in to bring mental health awareness & education in all forms.

Special Training & Certifications

Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Anxiety Family conflict Parenting stress Identity exploration Major life transitions Anger management Difficulty regulating emotions Feeling stuck Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming BIPOC-affirming Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Empowerment-based Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Emotions as information Acceptance and commitment
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Informed consent emphasis Transparency in process Professional collaboration Non-hierarchical relationship

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 7 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueShield of Washington
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License Type: Licensed Marriage & Couples Therapist
  • License Number: LF61201965
  • Licensing Body: Washington Department of Health

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