About Lorena Álvarez

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Hola & welcome! I’m Lorena Álvarez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a bilingual Spanish and English therapist committed to making mental health support accessible, compassionate, and empowering. I take a holistic, trauma-informed care approach to support individuals as they discover resilience and inner strength. My past experience across diverse settings in residential care, top health care organizations, and educational institutions has allowed me to work with individuals ranging from pre-teens to older adults facing physical and mental health challenges. As a Spanish-speaking therapist, I am dedicated to breaking down barriers and walking alongside you on your healing journey.

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, identity, and the weight of family and cultural expectations. Together, we slow things down to better understand patterns and build a more confident sense of self. 

Soy Lorena Álvarez, una psicoterapeuta bilingüe comprometida a brindar cuidado compasivo para mejorar tu bienestar emocional y calidad de vida. Cuento con experiencia en diversos entornos— hospitales, escuelas, colegios, centros residenciales y organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Adoptó un enfoque holístico e informado en el trauma para acompañar a las personas en el descubrimiento de su fortaleza interior. Como terapeuta bilingüe, me dedico a derribar barreras y a caminar a tu lado en tu proceso de sanación.

Trabajo con personas con ansiedad, sobre pensamiento y trauma que sienten el sobrepeso de las expectativas familiares y culturales. Te ayudaré a identificar y comprender mejor tus patrones de comportamiento para construir un sentido de identidad más arraigada y mejorar cómo te relacionas con los demás.

At Esperanza Mental Wellness, our mission is to provide compassionate mental health support, including access to bilingual therapy, that fosters hope and healing for everyone, regardless of background or circumstances, while prioritizing trauma-informed care.

My approach as a bilingual therapist is warm, thoughtful, and emotionally attuned. I prioritize a client-centered framework, tailoring trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals, ensuring effective mental health support. 

EMDR Trained 

DBT Foundationally Trained 

CBT 

Mindfulness 

Strengths-Based

My specialized areas include anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and acculturation. As a bilingual therapist, I am experienced in providing mental health support to BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as those with chronic illnesses or disabilities, and anyone who feels "othered." I utilize trauma-informed care to ensure a compassionate and understanding approach to each person's unique situation.

I hold a Master of Clinical Social Work from The University of Houston, a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin, and completed PASEO Spanish Immersion Clinical Training in Peru. Additionally, I have a Certificate in Fundamentals of College Counseling from Rice University and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from The University of Texas in San Antonio.