Greetings! Nicolette Alyssa Alvarado (she) is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at the University of Redlands. She believes that establishing a genuine and supportive relationship is essential, and she strives to foster an affirming environment for her client(s) through validation, openness, encouragement, and cooperation. She is dedicated to social justice and advocacy, which are integral to her practice in and out of the therapeutic environment. The therapeutic models she aligns with are attachment-based, solution-focused, systemic, trauma-informed, and resilience-based; however, she acknowledges there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. We are all unique individuals with various backgrounds and intersecting identities. She aspires to collaborate with her client(s) to find the appropriate resources and support to aid their growth. Outside of therapy, she enjoys furthering her studies, reading for pleasure, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.