Patrice Alvarado, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience dedicated to fostering better mental health and well-being through providing psychotherapy services, teaching and training clinicians, and conducting workshops and programs.

As a therapist in private practice Dr. Alvarado provided psychotherapy services to adults, children, teens, and families for a wide range of mental health problems and distress using evidence-based therapeutic models. Her expertise and experience as a former school psychologist informed her work with children and families and helped her to actively promote greater mental health within the school setting. In addition to individual and family therapy, Dr. Alvarado ran eight-week MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) group classes for adults referred by their therapists for anxiety and depression.

Beyond clinical work, Dr. Alvarado is deeply committed to training and mentoring future clinicians. She was a full-time professor in a clinical doctoral psychology (American School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC) as well as an adjunct professor for both the James Madison University and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology doctoral psychology programs. Dr. Alvarado continues to provide continuing education training to students and clinicians in the field of clinical psychology and mental health practice.

Throughout her career as a psychologist, Dr. Alvarado has seen how training in psychology principles and mindfulness practices can benefit individuals from all walks of life. She has conducted workshops and programs on managing stress, positive coping, and mindfulness psychology for various audiences, including businesses, community organizations, and schools, for adults seeking to cultivate a greater sense of inner peace and resilience.

Dr. Alvarado brings together her experience, passion, and expertise in offering these mindfulness-based programs and services to promote better mental health and well-being.