Founded by Psychiatrists
Gillermina Alvarado
LMFT
Accepts Insurance
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Anger Management
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I hold an MS in Counseling from the University of Phoenix and work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating intense emotions, past trauma, and the pressure to keep it all together. Drawing from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, I help clients build practical tools to regulate emotions, interrupt distress cycles, and feel more grounded in who they are. In our work together, you can expect warmth, collaboration, and steady support as you move toward something lighter and more manageable—at your own pace.
My Clients
Big feelings can take over fast—panic that seems to come out of nowhere, sadness that lingers longer than you’d like, or memories that still sting no matter how much time has passed. Trauma, anxiety, and depression can make everyday life feel like a constant emotional negotiation, where even small moments take big energy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by what you’re carrying but aren’t sure how to let any of it go, you’re not alone. I became a therapist after working closely with emotionally struggling children and witnessing how even the smallest moments of safety and connection could spark real change. That early experience showed me how resilient people are—and how powerful it is to be truly seen.
Preferred Name: Mina Alvarado
Serves Ages: 8+
Insurances Accepted:
- AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Commercial
- Allied Benefits - Aetna Plans
- AmeriBen
- Anthem BC UCSHIP
- Anthem BlueCross of CA
- BRMS
- Cigna
- Cigna EAP
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Methodologies:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Approach
- Motivational Interviewing
Headlight is founded by clinicians.
All clinicians hired by Headlight pass a rigorous screening process.Areas of Focus:
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Childhood Trauma
- Communication Skills
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Regulation
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Languages:
- English
- Spanish
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