Meet Leah
Licensed Professional Counselor
My name is Leah Alviar and I would like to share a little bit about myself with you.
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Theoretical Perspective:
Over the course of my counseling career, I have worked with people who were anxious, depressed, stressed, and simply burned out; I have helped adolescents and couples who have struggled with communication issues and relationship barriers; I have worked with families regarding parenting, abuse, grief, and death; and I have helped individuals with career planning, self-esteem building, goal setting, and wellness strategies to cope with major life changes. Throughout my work, I have used many techniques and applied multiple theories, as each person is as unique as the theories and techniques. I am solution-focused and client-centered. I feel the counselor serves as the guide and facilitator for the clients as they move through their journey. I use a humanistic approach to counseling, but also integrate cognitive behavior therapy techniques as deemed appropriate. I adapt my counseling strategies to meet the needs of the client.
Specialty Areas
Anxiety
Relationships
Change
Communication
Stress Management
Feeling stuck? At a crossroads in your career, relationship, or emotional life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. As a licensed professional counselor, I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to truly thrive.
"I've searched high and low for someone to talk to like Leah, but was always met with some shallow surface level questions and and some "busy work". Leah takes the time to empower me. To do some major damage control to help heal from my past. To help me organize a strategy moving forward. To analyze my options and helps me put things into perspective to ensure I make the right choice for ME. Furthermore, once I've organized a game plan, she supports me 100%. Leah is hands down one of the most powerful women I've come across. To have her as a mentor has been SUCH a blessing!"
- M.O.
"I feel a really strong connection with Leah. Since day one she has reached out to me exactly when I need it and she is very genuine when it comes to listening and I feel like she cares for my concerns and what's going on in my life."
- J.A.
"I’ve discovered Leah in April. In my first session with her, I felt relief and calmness. She let me express myself without any interruptions. The questions that she asked me were questions that I’d never think. Later my husband joined the session, and we discussed our marriage problems. It was my first time, so I was very nervous about how things would go, but! We did about 5-7 sessions, and our marriage is even better than before! She is incredible, and for as long as I can, I will continue to work with her."
