Monica Alvarez, LCPC, LPCC
- Stress and anxiety
- English and Spanish
- CBT and mindfulness
About Monica Alvarez
Monica holds LCPC and LPCC credentials, which indicate licensure to provide professional clinical counseling services. Her style is supportive and collaborative, helping clients identify goals and build skills to manage difficult emotions and life transitions. She creates a space where clients can explore their experiences, process loss and trauma, and work toward healthier relationships and self-care.
Whether someone is coping with parenting pressures, grief, or persistent anxiety, Monica offers steady encouragement and concrete tools to move forward. She frames the work as a partnership, offering support through the challenges that come with change and growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Monica Alvarez have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist.
Is Monica Alvarez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LCPC and LPCC credentials. License details are IL LCPC 180.010999 and CA LPCC 18827.
In which languages does Monica Alvarez provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Monica Alvarez located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Monica Alvarez as my therapist?
You can work with Monica through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Monica Alvarez work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Monica Alvarez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect for each person's perspective. In this approach the therapist creates a nonjudgmental environment where clients shape the pace and focus of sessions, which can be especially helpful for issues like grief, relationship concerns, and building self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and teaching practical skills to change them. CBT can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by offering concrete tools for coping and problem solving.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult emotions, which often supports work with trauma, anxiety, and compassion fatigue.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor care to what works for each person.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations, and choose the interaction style that feels most comfortable for the client.