Amy Alvarez, LCSW

08/17/2023

This webpage is for families seeking matching services from our office. Matching services means that we attempt to match an adoptive family with an expectant mother for a PRIVATE ADOPTION. If you already have a match with an expectant mother, please call either the West Monroe or Baton Rouge o

01/24/2023

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/well/family/ADHD-adults-women.html?unlocked_article_code=Vzd4GPlK7zBiKbKXzwDbCKkb9pQoKNbz2t7KfhQuAElJmIMTC681CP432j8dAX6J5JR3UzPSOa_vYqNvQSRZoMeSMJISjaeIccBOy6o6dF-BNAw5KIOacXWm7bjy3wTUtI10W_9U_36GajvzqGJgdFZRIvf7pq-NZoPxKgwcENkw76llKJEz8uCrVeAadKl_uBTPxDm044tOLr5cKAivEEwRKil5z4h_z_H59VZ8_z3nHI-cwMo0vz7YnRQ4laVRs5txpAXcis7Za0__2eXLJYEGpQPjkPeIGPWbGuZECVPEwHrpy9QttzYW-ZYBetVosEXYMV7TiqH8yWWqj7Ix&smid=share-url

Experts say some symptoms, especially in women, are mistaken for other conditions such as mood disorders or depression.

06/13/2022

Great advice here!

12/31/2021

Radical Acceptance Can Keep Emotional Pain From Turning Into Suffering

Five ways to become more accepting of pain.

11/03/2021

https://www.parents.com/parenting/moms/healthy-mom/the-other-postpartum-problem-anxiety/

It's not the baby blues and it's not postpartum depression—so what is it? If you're feeling overly worried after giving birth, you may be suffering from postpartum anxiety disorder. Here's what you need to know.

09/27/2021

08/02/2021

Check out our new digs! Same building, different suite (now 106)!

06/23/2021

https://www.nytimes.com/article/postpartum-body.html?action=click&module=At%20Home&pgtype=Homepage

From separated abs to pelvic floor issues, what to look out for after having a baby.

05/25/2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/25/opinion/feminist-menopause.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

Women often experience the hormonal transition of midlife in a shroud of misinformation and shame. We deserve more.

04/12/2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/11/health/pandemic-middle-school-mental-health.html?fbclid=IwAR3uOFUbGdWSike5XxXEAy-3QSQ9iXVhtEEL4qxXtxJQEVU5PRR8DIF2gDc

Teenagers and tweens will be fine, experts say — if adults model resilience.

02/11/2021

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/02/falling-in-love-wont-make-you-happy/617989/

When it comes to lasting romance, passion has nothing on friendship.