I started with Alvin several months ago at a time when I felt things were shifting in my work, family, and relationship life (platonic and romantic). After addressing some foundational understandings about my development and progress as an adult, I began to better understand who I was and what thoughts I was allowing hold me back from going after what I wanted. With Alvin's encouragement, I felt more comfortable setting my own boundaries and pursuing things that were right for me. In addition, he was accessible, responsive to my messages, and understood my triggers in a considerate way. I'm very grateful.
Alvin Tan
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Alvin Tan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Years in Practice: 4 State: California
Hi, I am a licensed clinical social worker in San Diego, California. My primary background experience is in helping clients to regain/increase control over their mental health, via developing increased insight/understanding of symptoms, identifying and utilizing coping skills, developing positive support systems, and increasing ability to problem-solve/navigate challenges.
I have worked with adults in multiple settings, including those experiencing active crisis within acute locked psychiatric care, clients coming into an outpatient clinic for mental health services and counseling/groups, clients utilizing substance use disorder treatment individually and in groups, and adult clients with developmental disabilities in the group home setting. Professionally, I've worked both as direct care staff as well as in management and supervisor roles, and have also mentored undergrad and grad students.
I'm looking forward to meeting you and offering you support.
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Chat now- Issues
- Stress Anxiety Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Compassion fatigue ADHD
- Languages Spoken
- English
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