Welcome to Lavatera Counseling

Offering hope and support for anyone seeking healing from trauma and grief.

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Why I Do This Work

Hi, my name is Beth Alvarez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping those impacted by trauma find hope and healing. While we all will face trials of many kinds, I want to come alongside of you to navigate your healing journey. I consider it a privilege to hear your story and speak into your life. My desire is to create a safe, trusting environment in which you feel comfortable sharing your story and exploring new ideas that bring growth and healing.

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Personalized Services

Individual Counseling

One-on-one sessions for personal growth and healing

Teen & Family Counseling

Supporting teens and their families through transitions and conflict

Group Therapy

Focused groups for Boundaries and Post-Traumatic Growth

Areas of Focus

  • Trauma
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Incidental Trauma
  • Abuse & Neglect
  • Grief & Loss
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Major Life Changes
  • Relationship Difficulties

Evidence-Based Practices

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    Certified
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Attachment-Focused Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Meadows Model / Post Induction Therapy
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Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.

- Brent Brown

From Surviving
to Thriving

“You are not broken, in need of fixing.  Rather, you are deeply hurt, in need of care.” Arielle Schwartz, PhD

When we are no longer able to change a situation- we are challenged to change ourselves.

- Victor Frankl M.