Associate Counselor Frank Tavarez, LAC


Aloha! I am delighted to be at your service. As a seasoned licensed associate counselor with a diverse background in school counseling, mental health, and the arts, I specialize in employing varioustherapeutic modalities to meet the needs of my diverse unique clients. My expertise extends to utilizing chess and play therapies to establish rapport across different ages and backgrounds. I am committed to a pluralistic approach, where I integrate Person-Centered, CBT/DBT Informed therapy skills, Gottman Method & Imago Relationship Therapy and MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) to address issues in life transitions, relationships, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, personal struggles and academic challenges.

Through unconditional positive regard and mentoring, I strive to enhance the self-awareness, self-esteem, and confidence of my clients while addressing negative behaviors with compassion. With a foundation in literature, theater, fitness, yoga, and spirituality, I incorporate mindfulness techniques to facilitate mood improvement, personal growth empowerment, and holistic healing. My practice focuses on working with teens, adults, and couples. I offer sessions in both English and am fluent in Spanish.

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