Dr. Alberto Varona
If you feel depressed, anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, stuck or simply need somebody to talk to, I can help. If you are considering making life changes or have a sense that something needs to change, let's work on it together. It has been my life's work to try to understand people and, beyond understanding, help people grow & change. If any of this sounds like you, I hope we can meet to talk it over together.
For over 16 years, I taught psychology to therapists & counselors in training. I am certified in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy & informed by Attachment, Mentalization & Evolutionary Psychology based therapies. I am also formally educated & trained in spirituality & religion. Through engaging conversation we will find ways to understanding, growth & change.
Working with people during their college years has been a central part of my life. I understand the challenges of coming into the adult life and coming up against personal challenges. I want to help.
Specialties
Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Body Image Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Dual diagnosis Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Identity Development Impulse Control Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Perfectionism Personality Disorders Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Dr. Alberto Varona is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPOPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Rates
| First session | $200 |
| Ongoing sessions | $170 |
Practice Hours
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | -- |
| Saturday | -- |
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Treatment Approaches
Attachment-based Depth Therapy Existential Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) Mindfulness Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Relational Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Immigrants LGBQ+ People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid VeganismMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 15
- Supervisor(s): Lauren Nichols, PsdY
- Supervisor License(s): IL-071010440
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
- Race(s): Latino
- Gender(s): Man
- Sexual Orientation(s): Gay
- Religion(s): Christian