Grief, Divorce, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anger Management, Self-Harming, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Selene
Selene Alvarado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. Her ideal client is someone who is struggling with depressive symptoms and needs to learn new coping skills in order to manage their depression. Their goal would be to be able to implement a variety of techniques to better help them get through their problems.
Selene has a Master of Science in Social Work San from Jose State University. She focuses on self-reflection and looking at ways clients can build their self-confidence. Through your relationship, you and her will focus on what is the most important thing for the client to improve.
As a Hispanic woman, Selene understands what the stigma is in Hispanic culture related to mental health. However, there is no shame in needing support and guidance. Mental health is just as important as our physical health. We all need someone at some point to help guide us through difficult periods of our lives.
"As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family."
Get to know Selene
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I decided to become a social worker because my passion has always been to help people. I was raised with a family who has always helped others and this is an engrained family value.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I work best with those who want are ready to make changes and are open and willing to try new approaches.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I work best with those who want are ready to make changes and are open and willing to try new approaches.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
My passion has always been to work with teens.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
That change is possible even in the hardest of times.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I chose Thriveworks because the company aligns with my values and goals. I believe that I will be able to give my best to the clients I serve with them.
What inspires you?
My family inspires me. I am very family oriented and I keep doing my best to provide for their wellbeing both physically and emotionally.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
My first session is always about getting some initial logistics out of the way and then moving forward in learning about what is bringing them to seek therapy. I like to also let me clients know a bit of how I work and giving them an opportunity to know me as well.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I like to start building rapport with my clients and as well as getting to know them and their situation better.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I like to spend time with my family traveling. Whether that is just heading out of town for the weekend, spending time at the river, or taking trips.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 10 years
- Graduating institute
- San Jose State University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science in Social Work
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