About me

I am licensed in Florida with over 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping teens and young adults with stress and anxiety, coping with substance use and addictions, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create a safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. It takes courage to work on a more fulfilling and happier life and to reach out for help while you take the first steps towards change. I am here to support you in that journey.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 30

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

FL LMHC MH7620


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarah Alvarado. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 28, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

She listens and offers good advice. Kinda sneaky about it, like she tries to get me doing volunteer work to get of my mind off my shopping habit, but all is good.

Written on Feb 17, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 1 month

Sarah is a professional therapist who listens with patience and understanding. She explains complex concepts in clear language, always focusing on the root cause of issues. She is a unfailing resource for parents, offering varies practical, effective strategies for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers

Written on Jan 01, 2026 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

I feel she listens and challenges me to come up with new thinking patterns.

Written on Dec 20, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Very professional and listens to any concerns

Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

sarah is an amazing therapist! anyone would be lucky to have her as one.

Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management

I’ve had two sessions with Sarah so far and she’s professional, kind, and attentive. She offers great advice and guidance. I look forward to your weekly chats.

Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Great listener, kind and gentle feedback

Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

So far she’s a great listener and also gives great advice I feel I can trust her thank you

Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

She is excellent. I would recommend her to everyone. Our sessions have helped me tremendously.

Written on Oct 13, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 years on issues concerning family conflicts

Sarah is a real professional and very knowledgeable. Thank you for not just getting me through hard times but also helping me thrive !
I feel very lucky to have been matched with Sarah as my therapist. <3

Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning relationship

Always have a great talk with Sarah. She really listens and understands where I am coming from with any issues I am going through.

Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Sarah has been amazing thus far. She is everything we both looked for in a therapist. We hope to continue our sessions with her.

Written on Aug 25, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah has been great. She is very encouraging, understanding, and insightful. Checks in frequently and provides tons of resources.

Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Sarah has been a consistent supportive feature in my life for the past two years. I would recommend her to anyone!

Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 9 months on issues concerning family conflicts, coping with life changes, and coaching

Highly responsive therapist with years of expertise. As an older women, I wanted someone who has lived life and could draw from a large pool of experience with wisdom. Sarah has that and also has great follow-up, summarizing our sessions afterwards via the text feature. I love that.

Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Sarah is an excellent therapist. She cares. She remembers details without referring to notes, she's able to listen to hard things and relate them back to other areas they may be connected to. She provides worksheets when necessary. She is an excellent therapist.

Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and coaching

Sarah is an experienced patient and thoughtful therapist. She is always thinking of her patients and her communication even outside of sessions is outstanding. I am very blessed to be able to utilize her therapy skills through a rough patch in my life.

Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Sarah is incredibly kind and understanding and empathetic and has amazing advice and guidance and she really listens to what you say and takes notes and then will message you with a recount of everything you guys talked about. Very attentive and kind

Written on Jun 08, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and anger management

I highly recommend Sarah, I've been working with her for several months; she is very kind, attentive and helpful

Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Sarah is by far the best therapist I’ve ever had, her support is just amazing

Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

So far so good. Only been a few weeks and I can feel the lessons already helping me communicate better and healthier with with my wife.

Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 11 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah always figures out the real issues and always helps us see the truth of ourselves. She has incredible insight to what is the problem vs the details of an argument. She saved our relationship and we're coming back for a tune up. We have so much faith in her abilities to help us see the light. We love our Ms. Sarah!

Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem

She is truly amazing. I always look forward to our phone calls.

Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Sarah for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Working with Sarah has been amazing. She has a lot of experience and is a great therapist. I would recommend to work with her to whoever wants to improve their relationship with their partners and have a better communication. Sarah is very sweet understanding and knows how to handle the situation even when things get heated up. I’ll be grateful for her forever.

Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and parenting issues

She listens and gives good advice and resources for your concerns.

Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning relationship

She's great

Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Understands my concerns and gives me great insight about them.

Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

I’m new to this, but Sarah is easy to get started with.

Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Sarah has been incredibly valuable with advice. She’s saving my marriage as we speak. Couldn’t recommend her enough.

Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Amazing helps me navigate through though situations

Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Meeting Sarah is the best thing that happened to me since I decided to get a therapist. Sarah is patient, kind, genuinely cares, genuinely loves, actively looks out for me, and cares about me more than I cared about myself. Sarah has taught me self-awareness and self-love. I am making good progress. I would recommend her 100% to anyone looking for a therapist.

Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning relationship

Perfect

Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

This is first therapist in 2 years that I feel like understands how to help. ..

Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship

She's great.

Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Sarah is a very wise and skilled clinician. She has a friendly, warm demeanor and is nonjudgmental and supportive. She has been the extra support I have needed during times of stress and during times of calm to focus on myself and my goals for personal growth.

Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Sarah provides me excellent perspective. She challenges my views and consistently helps me navigate challenges. She provides deep insight into things I've glossed over. On top of that she is friendly and a true professional. 10/10

Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very good and understanding Therapist

Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

First and foremost Sarah is extremely professional, always shows up to meetings on time, and will never rush you off a call so you always feel heard. I have no doubts about Sarah's expertise and would highly recommend anyone to Sarah who is looking to better themselves and is looking for the tools to do so!

Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Sarah has a kind, warm way about her and clearly demonstrates a high EQ. I feel confident in sharing openly.

Written on Dec 25, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah is extremely perspicacious and professional

Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

There is nothing wiser than the advice from an elder, and not just an elder a professional, one at that that is sensitive and empathetic, yet discerning and won’t shy away from telling you what needs to be said. Mrs. Sara, Alvarado is a wonderful magical human being that truly cares about her patients well-being. I would recommend her especially to people with relationship problems.

Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Sarah has been fantastic and completely professional with me. I enjoy my sessions with her and she has definitely given me a lot to think about when it comes to finding the root of my issue and help me work things out.

Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and bipolar disorder

Very easy to connect to Sarah. She makes you feel comfortable about what is going on in your life. She is the best !

Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Sarah have helped me a lot and have lifted me up when I was in very low spirits. She is a great psychologist.

Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 7 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Sarah is an exceptional human being. I highly value her insights and look forward to our calls each week. It has been about 8 months now that we talk, and she brings valuable observations to my life, beyond the topics and issues I initially reached out to her about. I highly recommend sharing your major and minor life struggles with her to gain objective perspective and insight.

Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Sarah is very caring, and attentive and has been a great support and guidance over the past few months. She helped me to zero in on the issues that required most attention, and encouraged on taking action and steps in the right direction. I'm feeling more confident and validated after our sessions. Thank you so much for all your help, Sarah!

Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Sara somehow simplifies the complicated thoughts in my mind and is helping a lot is relieving my stress, which is the main cause behind me seeking help

Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah has been an excellent help, guiding us through a rather difficult time in our lives. She is encouraging and works to help each person in the relationship.

Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Thank you so much for the support so far I look forward to continuing my sessions with Sarah

Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Sarah really helped me realize the world is not always about me. That I have choice and option with every second of my life. Thank you so much for your time and compassion.

Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Sarah is always available and offers her time to suit our schedules which was so helpful to us. She notices when both of us contribute and understood our issues very quickly and provided with tools to support us and work on through time. Recommend highly!

Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Sarah is incredibly thoughtful and super responsive as a therapist. She is easygoing but provides great solutions, which makes therapy with her lots of fun. Sarah is very good at checking in throughout the week and between sessions. She also provides helpful additional worksheets or resources to provide more help or guidance outside of the video sessions.

Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 9 months on issues concerning relationship

Very helpful and attentive to our goals and struggles. Caring and I felt like I could be open about whatever I needed to be but at the same time wasn't pushed too far out of my comfort zone while dealing with anxiety related issues. 10/10

Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We have only met Sarah twice but she seems to be quite competent and professional. I look forward to more sessions with her and hope she can help us find a good path forward toward happiness.

Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I recently visited couple therapist Sarah Alvarado and I cannot recommend her enough! She is an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced therapist who was able to help me and my partner work through our relationship issues in a timely and effective manner. We are a mixed couple which comes with more challenges.
Sarah was patient and understanding and gave us clear guidance on how to move forward. She was also very compassionate and understanding of our individual needs and perspectives.

Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah has been a huge help to my husband and I as we navigate the first months of our marriage. We are both strong, and independent people who needed some guidance to learn how to meet in the middle as partners.
Thanks Sarah ;)
We will keep Sarah as our go to when we need to navigate hurdles that come up for us.

Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah is great. Very kind. Repeats back what she hears and is insightful to get to the root and actual issue and solutions.

Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Sarah has gone over and beyond in supporting me. She would check in and send text messages in between sessions. This is the first time I get this kind of support. None of the therapists I’ve been with had done this kind of support. She is truly an attentive, generous, and an excellent therapist.

Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Sarah is an incredible therapist. She is very kind and caring, and knows exactly how to help. Sessions with her have changed my day to day life for the better, and I am able to be excited for the future again. I feel very comfortable talking to her. I would definitely recommend her!

Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah Alvarado is helping my husband and me to have better communication. Sarah keeps in frequent touch, responds to comments quickly, and offers some possible solutions to the problems du jour. Sarah has both talent and skill as a therapist Please give her a raise. Thank you.

Written on Oct 15, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Sarah is great and listens closely to my worries and needs. I appreciate the reflection on the lessons as it gives me a brief summary of what we discussed as sometimes I feel a lot of emotions during the sessions, so the summary helps me realise closer at what we talked about!

Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah is warm and kind and listens closely. She makes notes about points that are important and references them at future times. She ties it all up with a beautiful bow. She does not let me slide into negative thoughts and is just what I need

Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Sarah provides compassionate, fair, and honest care, as a therapist. She expresses a genuine concern for the well-being of her participants and listens with the intent to understand the person, and what they are experiencing individually. She remains actively engaged between sessions and is quick to respond to reasonable requests for advice and support. Sarah has been a pleasure to work with and is highly recommended!

Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Sarah has a passion for uniting couples back together. I appreciate her patience and listening ear when it comes to our sessions. She is flexible with working our schedules between both my partner and I. I love her counseling style and it works best for people who need a listening ear and like being given ways to cope. If you are looking for a couples therapist, book a session with Sarah! You will not regret it :)

Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very good active listener and understanding/empathetic manner. Also follows up consistently and provides after-session help.

Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, coaching, and adhd

Our therapeutic relationship is still new but I can say that I am grateful that our first session gave me the confidence to share the painful and unexpected events that happened between session one and two.

Time will tell if there are links with what I sought therapy for and what has transpired (everything is connected after all). All I can say is that I am very much appreciating Sarah and the teen counseling at this moment.

Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Sarah is a wonderful therapist. She makes me feel heard and understood. The worksheets she provides me are useful too.

Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Sarah is very respectful, makes sure she understands our challenges and is a great help
In overcoming them and guiding us.

Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching

Sarah has been a kind and understanding therapist for my time as a teen counseling user. She helped me to break down some faulty / limiting beliefs, exercise self-compassion, celebrate victories and become a more resilient person.

Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Sarah helps me work through ingrown mental blocks.

Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

A wonderful person,with a soft and gentle tone. Was ready to listen, shine light on any areas of my life I was having difficulty with, and not only solving many troubles, but giving praise on areas I was doing okay in on my own.

Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Thank you for saving our marriage!!

Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have only had one session with Sarah so far, but she was immediately helpful, reassuring and I felt very comfortable talking to her.

Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Sarah has made time for us that wasn’t already schedule. She asks what’s good for us. When we are in the middle of a fight we do it on the app and she is good about trying to help us calm it down. We’ve got to do couples and individual sessions to help out with our situation. Iur therapy is still in the brand new stages but seems to already be helping tremendously! Thank you Sarah!

Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd

Very good therapist.

Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Very kind that her soul shines through her smile. I wish we had more time.

Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, and career difficulties

Sarah is such a great therapist, She’s being a great help for me

Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes

Sarah is very professional and shows a lot of concern towards my situation by constantly checking in. I highly recommend Sarah as a therapist.

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