Balanced Healing Therapy

Hello, my name is Melissa Alvarez. If we are a good fit, I'm happy to help on your journey through mental health. Together we can tackle life's ups and downs through different modes of therapy. I have worked with families and children both in a private practice and community mental health setting of therapy. My other past experiences include working in daycares, autism centers, providing in-home autism services, and mentoring at-risk youth. I received both my bachelors and masters in social work from Indiana Wesleyan University. 

I am a huge nature lover and I enjoy camping in my tent in the forest. I believe in the healing power of nature. I enjoy other activities such as tai chi and making candles. While difficult at times, I believe in trying to achieve a lifelong journey of balance and mindfulness. When things feel out of balance, therapy can help. 

I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy. If you are unfamiliar with what this means, the cognitive triangle consists of thoughts, feelings, and actions. Like a triangle, these are all interconnected and each affects the other. The basis of cognitive behavioral therapy says that if you can change your thought process, your feelings and actions will follow. Cognitive behavioral therapy commonly uses the acronym antecedent, behavior, consequence, and dispute to tackle the root of unhelpful thought processes. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.