Desiree Alvarado

Desiree obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of the Incarnate Word in 2009 then went on to get her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University San Antonio in 2015. As someone who was raised in a military family and subsequently became a military spouse, Desiree is well versed with the military lifestyle. This has afforded her to live in numerous states, travel the world, and gain experience with diverse perspectives. During her free time, Desiree cherishes being a mother to her daughter, traveling to the instillation to spend time with her spouse, as well as enjoying events with family and friends. Personally and professionally, Desiree had to overcome many obstacles to meet her goals of becoming a mental health provider. It is for this reason that she developed an inclination and passion towards assisting others to meet their own goals within therapy. The populations and communities that Desiree treats include: Adults, teens, couples, and families faced with Autism spectrum and related diagnoses (as she is a former ABA therapist), those affected by disabilities, military, elderly, LGBTQ+, communities of color, various religious affiliations, serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, trauma (proudly trained in prolonged exposure therapy), and substance use. This expertise and training makes Desiree skilled in treating a variety of issues and well equipped to develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate the types of approaches best suited for each client. Best of all, coming from a diverse background allows Desiree to maintain the holistic and humanistic perspective while remaining nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathetic as a clinician.