Ricardo Álvarez, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Ricardo Álvarez

(He/Him/His)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Accepting clients
Updated 29 days ago

At LifeStance Health, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person's unique needs.

Ricardo �lvarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2018. He has a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, is EMDR certified, a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, has advance training in Creative Arts Counseling, Strategic Family Therapy, and Positive Psychology, is a Trained Life Coach and Health Coach and is a Certified Multipurpose Yoga Instructor. As a counselor with a bicultural and bilingual background, Ricardo can provide a safe space to explore his clients' challenges through a lens that understands their unique cultural background. He utilizes evidence-based therapies honed over 6 years of experience and can incorporate applied neuroscience to help his clients understand their brain's role in their emotions and behaviors. Additionally, Ricardo is skilled at using expressive arts therapies, offering creative outlets for self-discovery and expression. Outside of work, Ricardo enjoys hiking, road trips, photography and filmmaking, playing guitar,singing, and meditation.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Spanish
Emergency number not available

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief and Loss
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Treatments

  • Christian Counseling
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Location

  • 2103 Research Forest DriveThe Woodlands, TX 77380

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Texas
  • Beacon Health Options – Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Texas
  • Cigna – Texas
  • Humana – Texas
  • Optum – Texas
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – Texas
  • In-network insurance

Credentials

Licenses

  • LPC

    91630, Texas

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