Profile / United States
David Alvarez, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Goal focused work
About David
David Alvarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with five years of experience listed in this profile. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity and addiction. He also lists career concerns, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coaching as areas he works with.
He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Montclair State University in May 2003. His earlier work included hospital and residential settings where he supported adults with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. That background included working with people experiencing schizophrenia, personality disorders, PTSD, OCD, and mood disorders.
In sessions he uses a person-centered stance and practical techniques to map out change. He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and uses motivational interviewing methods to help people find workable steps. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, then testing different ways of responding.
He has experience with both individual and group formats from previous roles. In conversations he aims to understand what brought someone to therapy, set clear goals, and build a concrete plan of action. Progress is tracked through specific skills and short-term homework rather than open-ended discussion.
David works in English and accepts international clients. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options offered and any practical details about timing and cost.
How CBT and brief strategies are used in online sessions
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test new responses, and practice concrete skills. CBT sessions typically break problems into manageable parts, use short exercises, and assign brief practice tasks to try between meetings. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to clarify a person's reasons for change and to build small, practical steps. That method focuses on drawing out a person’s own goals and supporting incremental movement toward them in clear, measurable ways.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set goals, choose strategies, and adjust plans based on what helps most.
The biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue work when relocating. Ask about session length, scheduling windows, and any subscription details when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does he help with most often?
He lists stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and family issues, LGBT concerns, addiction, career worries, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach with practical techniques, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to set goals and try different responses.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has five years of experience noted here and earlier work in hospital and residential settings supporting adults with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
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