Welcome and thank you for visiting. I am hopeful for you and your family as you begin the process of creating a happier, healthier, and more connected life. I look forward to working with you.

Susan Branco Alvarado, Licensed Professional Counselor

September 2010 Events

It's back to school time! Enjoy the beginning of the fall season and the new school year! 

At long last I have finally completed all of the requirements to obtain the Post Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech! I credit this program for helping me to advance my career goals, teaching me wonderful skills, and introducing me to life long friendships.

 I am honored to be a participant and speaker at the 6th Biennial Adoption Conference: Open Arms, Open Minds: The Ethics of Adoption in the 21st Century sponsored by the Adoption Initiative.

What I Can Offer

I provide psychotherapy and counseling services for families, children, and individuals. I specialize in working with members of the adoption triad: adopted persons, adoptive parents, and birthfamilies. Please visit the Adoption Therapy Services section for more information.

I also work with children, individuals, and families who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and family conflict. Please visit the General Therapy Services section for more information.

If you are an agency, parent group, or non profit interested in continuing education workshops or trainings, please vist the Workshops section to learn about the kinds of presentations I currently offer.

Contact Information

Please contact me by phone at

(703)302-0769 or by email at

susan@susanalvarado.org.

I look forward

to hearing from you!