Marie E. Alvarez

Warmth and empowerment define Marie E. Alvarez's approach to therapy. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at the Miami Counseling & Resource Center, Marie creates a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore their inner strengths and process their feelings. Her person-centered approach emphasizes authenticity, empathic understanding, and a non-judgmental attitude, fostering a therapeutic alliance that guides clients through their healing journey.

Marie's expertise encompasses a wide range of therapeutic modalities, with a particular focus on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Certified in EMDR basic training through the EMDR Institute in 2019, she is currently pursuing full EMDR certification. This trauma-focused intervention has proven effective in alleviating distress associated with traumatic memories, anxiety, depression, phobias, attachment trauma, body image disturbance, and grief/loss.

Working with adults of all ages, Marie specializes in addressing childhood and attachment/developmental trauma. She employs EMDR to reprocess specific memories contributing to present-day symptoms, while also providing crucial psychoeducation and collaborating with clients to create personalized treatment plans. Marie's approach empowers clients to tap into their inner capacity for change and growth.

In addition to her trauma work, Marie offers talk therapy for life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and personal self-growth. Her practice has recently expanded to include support for new mothers, drawing from her own experience of becoming a first-time mom in 2023. This new focus allows her to provide specialized care for women navigating pregnancy, birthing experiences, postpartum mental health, and the transition to motherhood.

Marie's commitment to creating a warm, empowering therapeutic alliance, combined with her expertise in EMDR and her growing focus on maternal mental health, makes her a versatile and compassionate therapist. Her approach encourages clients to recognize their strengths, challenge unhealthy belief systems, gain new perspectives, and develop healthier coping skills, all within a supportive and nurturing therapeutic relationship.