Dr. Diana Alvarado, Psy.D.

Dr. Diana Alvarado is a postdoctoral psychology resident dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental challenges. She utilizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to treatment, integrating evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to meet each client's unique needs. Dr. Alvarado believes meaningful change occurs within a supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Her goal is to help children, adolescents, and families build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting emotional and behavioral well-being.

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Dr. Alvarado has received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), specific learning disorders, and school-related concerns. She completed her predoctoral internship with the Tennessee Internship Consortium, where she provided psychological services within public schools. During this advanced training year, she conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, collaborated on multidisciplinary assessments for culturally and linguistically diverse students, and partnered with educators and families to develop individualized recommendations that supported students' academic, emotional, and behavioral success.

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Dr. Alvarado earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in School Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Throughout her doctoral training, she gained extensive experience providing psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions, and academic support services to students in grades K–12 across school, community, and child welfare settings. She also worked with children and families involved in Florida's child welfare system, where she developed expertise in addressing the impact of trauma, family stress, and adverse childhood experiences. Her doctoral research focused on culturally and linguistically diverse youth in school settings, further strengthening her expertise in culturally responsive care and equitable psychological assessment practices.

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Before pursuing her doctorate, Dr. Alvarado earned dual bachelor's degrees in Criminology and Law and Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida, followed by a master's degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. She then worked with children and families in Florida's child welfare system, where she developed a strong foundation in trauma-informed, family-centered care that continues to shape her clinical approach today.