Hello, I'm Liza J Alvarado. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. I run a private practice.

I am passionate about educating individuals on mental health issues. Symptoms of mental health are NOT character weaknesses. And the theory that it's caused by a "chemical imbalance" is that, a theory. There is no test that we give individuals to "test" for mental health disorders.

Struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety or severe mood swings are signs of something much deeper going on. Sometimes it's life circumstances that you're going through, such as loosing a job, a breakup/divorce, death of a loved one. And sometimes it comes from a history of dysfunctional relationships, including childhood abuse or neglect.

Either way, you can at any moment choose to learn how to change behaviors, change negative thinking and live a more peaceful, fulfilling life. You can take charge of your mental health.

Liza J Alvarado

Psychotherapist

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