Authentic Living Therapy in San Jose – serving all of California.
Together, we can create the rich, authentic, joyful life you desire.
Welcome to Authentic Living Therapy in San Jose, Led by Stacey Alvarez, LMFT.
We provide compassionate and specialized therapy services for adults, teens, families, and couples. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, our goal is to empower you to lead a more fulfilling and joyful life. Offering both in-person and online therapy throughout California.
Who We Help
Adults
Do you find yourself constantly facing the hurdles and stress…
Families
Just like any other relationship, family bonds can face challenges that lead …
Teens
The adolescent years can present significant challenges for both teenagers and their parents…
Fees & Insurance
Our standard fee for a 50-minute session of individual, couples, or family therapy is $195.
Couples
Maintaining relationships, even with our closest loved ones, can often feel like an uphill battle.
Authentic Living Therapy
Call today for a free 20-minute consultation
408 – 641 – 0576
Offering in-person sessions in the South Bay Area of San Francisco
and online sessions throughout California
Authentic Living Therapy Receives 2024 Best of San Jose Award
San Jose Award Program Honors the Achievement
SAN JOSE July 23, 2024 — Authentic Living Therapy has been selected for the 2024 Best of San Jose Award in the Mental Health Service category by the San Jose Award Program.
Each year, the San Jose Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the San Jose area a great place to live, work and play.
Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The 2024 San Jose Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the San Jose Award Program and data provided by third parties.
Our Specialties
Depression and Anxiety
Have you ever felt out-of-place, where you feel like your every action is wrong or will be judged? Are your thoughts replaying in your mind to desperately try to solve overwhelming problems
Trauma Therapy
Trauma embodies profound suffering. It is an experience that thrusts you into a state of fear and terror, whether it’s for yourself or someone close to you.
Emotional, Physical, & Sexual Abuse
Abuse, whether emotional or physical, can happen in relationship we have in life. It can happen in your partnerships, with your parents, siblings, friendships,
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is an action-oriented therapeutic approach that utilizes mindfulness…
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD.
The goal is not to simply treat your symptoms.
The goal is to get to the heart of the issue,
to create a fundamental change that enhances your long-term well-being.
“We all have self-doubt, we all suffer, we all fail from time to time, but none of that means we can’t live a life of meaning, purpose, and compassion for ourselves and others.”
~ Steven Hayes
Welcome to Authentic Living Therapy in San Jose, CA, led by Stacey Alvarez, LMFT. We provide compassionate and specialized therapy services for adults, teens, families, and couples. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, our goal is to empower you to lead a more fulfilling and joyful life. Offering both in-person and online therapy throughout California.
Our Blogs
Teenage Tattling: Family Dynamics and the Struggle for Attention
Many people believe that sibling tattling is simply a normal part of childhood development, reflecting typical sibling rivalry and the quest for parental attention. However, this behavior is influenced by a range of factors, including household dynamics, parental...
Sibling Tattling: Just a Phase or a Sign of Deeper Issues?
Sibling relationships are often a blend of affection, rivalry, and competition, with behaviors that can both bond and divide. One such behavior is the tendency for siblings to tell on each other, commonly referred to as tattling. While it may seem like a trivial...
Beyond Illusion: Codependency and Idealization of Relationships
Codependency is a complex and often misunderstood pattern of behavior that profoundly affects how individuals relate to their parents, partners, and themselves. Codependency is a psychological and emotional condition where an individual excessively relies on others...