Dr. Corene Alvarado

Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Licenses to practice Psychology:

Works With

Adults (18+)

Couples

Appointment Times

Session Fees

Psychotherapy can be a powerful catalyst for change. Through therapy you can uncover the strengths within you to cope with the stress, struggles, and experiences life brings. Helping you understand yourself and your experiences so you are able to make changes that are long-lasting and create a life full of meaning is my passion and expertise as a doctoral level psychologist.

We all need help from time to time. Especially in the world we’re living in today. Seeking therapy is a sign of resourcefulness. Knowing when you can’t handle an issue alone is wise self-awareness. And truly, there are no problems too small or too big to bring to therapy.

Therapy can empower you to cope with and improve a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, low self-esteem, past trauma, identity issues, and insecurities. Psychotherapy can be a deeply enriching experience that is both profoundly personal and life changing. Although this process can be hard work and a bit scary at first, it aims to dig to the deepest possible level so that change is long lasting.

Extensive training in psychodynamic and existential therapies, and a natural sense of empathy, give me the resources to address your needs. During therapy, we will focus on the deeper issues, which if left unresolved, can create dramatic negative shifts in your mood and perspective. My gentle, strengths-based approach will help you recognize the best in yourself and tolerate difficult feelings, while promoting changes in your life. I have a nonjudgmental attitude and appreciate each individual’s cultural, spiritual, and family backgrounds. My style is collaborative and respectful; together we will consider how experiences from the past intersect with the present and focus on what is most meaningful to you now.
It’s time to start feeling better!

Areas of Focus

Anxiety

Depression

Trauma

ADHD

Relationship issues

Narcissism

Personality & Identity Issues

Grief & Loss

Therapy Modalities

Trainings & Education

Outside of Therapy

Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have a large extended family in the area, which means it’s always someone’s birthday and we love to celebrate together with pizza and multi-generational fun! I also enjoy writing. I write a good deal of poetry, but also write professionally. When I’m not hanging out with family or writing, I’m usually on our rural property having fun with the dogs.

Anthony Alvarado

Business Director

Anthony Alvarado brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to Voluntas
Psychotherapy, guided by a belief that strong, compassionate organizations create the foundation
for meaningful care. His background in strategic planning, organizational development, and
relationship-building helps support an environment where clinicians can focus on what matters
most—helping clients heal, grow, and create lasting change.

Anthony is committed to advancing the mission of Voluntas Psychotherapy and fostering a
practice rooted in compassion, trust, and respect. He values the importance of human connection
and works to ensure that both clients and team members feel supported, respected, and
empowered to thrive.

Sarah Samson

Clinical Intern

Sarah Samson is a clinical mental health counseling student at the University of the Cumberlands, currently completing her clinical training. Before entering the counseling field, she spent many years teaching art to children and adults and worked as a mental health crisis responder serving rural communities across Idaho. These experiences taught her the importance of meeting people where they are and creating space for honest self-expression.

Sarah’s approach to therapy is depth-oriented. She believes that relief from symptoms often begins with understanding what lies beneath them. While learning to cope with what hurts is important, she believes there is something powerful about taking the time to understand why we struggle in the first place—examining the experiences, feelings, and ways of thinking that have shaped us, including the parts of ourselves we may not always show to the world.

She is especially interested in working with individuals who are exploring their identity or struggling with self-esteem. Sarah’s hope is to offer a space where clients can step outside of the expectations they carry, become more curious about who they are, and explore how they want to live.