Leah Alviar, LPC
Experienced LPC focused on relationships and life changes
- 22 years experience
- Client-centered solution-focused
- Teaches at university level
About Leah Alviar
Leah Alviar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 22 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, adolescents, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She holds a Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from the University of the Incarnate Word, an M.A. in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a B.S. in Generic Special Education from Our Lady of the Lake University, and she is also a certified professional school counselor.
In her clinical work Leah draws on a humanistic, client-centered stance while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies as appropriate. Over the course of her career she has worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, communication and relationship barriers, parenting and family concerns, grief and loss, career planning, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions. She adapts methods to meet each person’s needs and emphasizes practical skills, goal setting, and wellness strategies.
Leah combines clinical practice with extensive academic and leadership experience. She currently serves as a Senior Director at the University of the Incarnate Word and teaches graduate counseling courses as well as undergraduate preparation classes at various universities. Her background includes roles as Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, instructional designer, adjunct professor in an M.A. in Counseling program, Director of Field Experience, assistant professor of education at Our Lady of the Lake University, and work as a professional school counselor in multiple ISDs in San Antonio. She has held leadership positions in local, regional, and state counseling organizations, is a published author, presents at local, state, and national conferences, has served as an editor for Ph.D. student dissertations, and has authored and taught undergraduate and graduate courses for many years.
Outside of her professional life Leah has been married to her high school sweetheart for nearly 25 years and is a mother of three sons. She and her family enjoy fishing, spending time outdoors, reading, traveling, and catching the latest movies. For personal self-care she enjoys ultrarunning, skydiving, quilting, and reading.
In her clinical work Leah draws on a humanistic, client-centered stance while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies as appropriate. Over the course of her career she has worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, communication and relationship barriers, parenting and family concerns, grief and loss, career planning, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions. She adapts methods to meet each person’s needs and emphasizes practical skills, goal setting, and wellness strategies.
Leah combines clinical practice with extensive academic and leadership experience. She currently serves as a Senior Director at the University of the Incarnate Word and teaches graduate counseling courses as well as undergraduate preparation classes at various universities. Her background includes roles as Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, instructional designer, adjunct professor in an M.A. in Counseling program, Director of Field Experience, assistant professor of education at Our Lady of the Lake University, and work as a professional school counselor in multiple ISDs in San Antonio. She has held leadership positions in local, regional, and state counseling organizations, is a published author, presents at local, state, and national conferences, has served as an editor for Ph.D. student dissertations, and has authored and taught undergraduate and graduate courses for many years.
Outside of her professional life Leah has been married to her high school sweetheart for nearly 25 years and is a mother of three sons. She and her family enjoy fishing, spending time outdoors, reading, traveling, and catching the latest movies. For personal self-care she enjoys ultrarunning, skydiving, quilting, and reading.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Co-morbidityCommunication problemsFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Leah Alviar have?
Leah Alviar has 22 years of counseling experience.
Is Leah Alviar a licensed therapist?
Yes. Leah Alviar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license is listed as TX LPC 18824.
In which languages does Leah Alviar provide therapy?
Leah Alviar provides therapy in English.
Where is Leah Alviar located?
Leah Alviar is located in Texas.
How can I work with Leah Alviar as my therapist?
You can work with Leah Alviar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Leah Alviar work with international clients?
Leah Alviar does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Leah Alviar cost?
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