Meet Our Team - Lynde Alvarez
Lynde Alvarez, LCSW
Position at the Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center:
Therapist
How long have you been working at Hallowell Todaro ADHD?
2.5 months!
Where did you grow up?
Norman, Oklahoma
What are your favorite books / TV shows / movies?
Books: anything that has to do with brains (non-fiction only).
Movies & TV: thrillers and thinkers, or what my husband calls "murdery shows,” and comedies. But my all-time favorite is “It's a Wonderful Life.”
What’s your favorite sport and/or sports team?
Due to growing up in a college town in Oklahoma, Sooners fan, 100% of the time. I also am on a fantasy football team.
Complete the following sentences:
When I’m not at work, you can find me...
baking.
When I want to de-stress, I...
gardening, live music (dancing), and live comedy shows.
My favorite time of year is...
SUMMER!
My favorite thing to cook is...
bread.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I’d go to...
literally anywhere there is great scuba diving.
The best gift I ever received was…
my sons.
What led you to pursue a career in helping others?
I think I have always had a mindset for supporting others, but in the past 10 years or so I shifted from creating art to community mental health during the refugee crisis.
What education, skills and expertise do you bring to your role?
perseverance!
Who/what inspires you?
My clients, every day.
What’s your personal philosophy/approach toward the work you do?
My personal philosophy includes the belief that everyone holds the answers to their own healing, and I am only a facilitator in their journey. My approach is heart-centered and balanced with evidence-based interventions. I always feel fortunate when a person allows me into their adventure of healing.
What is one small thing people can do to improve their lives / increase their happiness?
Listen.
We provide a range of support for people with ADHD.