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Marcus Alvarez, LCSW, therapist in Los Angeles

Marcus Alvarez, LCSW

Therapy for men, couples, and the complicated middle

Silver Lake, Los AngelesVideo and in-person$250 / session
Accepting new clientsVerified license

About

Most of my clients are men in their 30s and 40s who have spent a long time being 'the one who has it together' and are quietly exhausted. We talk about what that performance has cost, and what might be possible on the other side of it.

I also see couples — especially couples who love each other and still find themselves in the same fight every week. My approach draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman, and the work tends to be direct, warm, and a little bit funny.

Specialties

  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions

Approach

Modalities Marcus draws from:

  • EFT
  • CBT
  • Narrative

Logistics

Session length
60 minutes
Session rate
$250
Format
Video and in-person
Location
Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Languages
English, Spanish
Availability
Monday–Thursday, evenings available

Education & credentials

  • Licensed LCSW — CA
  • 14 years in practice
  • MSW — USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck
  • Gottman Method Level 2