01 · Who Miriam works with

Miriam works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and parenting issues

Miriam lists 5 specialisms and 4 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Miriam chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Miriam's own words

What Miriam says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Hi, I’m Miriam. I’m a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and practical support. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in both school and correctional settings.

My counseling approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care. I work collaboratively with clients to help them manage anxiety, stress, behavioral concerns, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.

As someone who has worked extensively with underserved and high-risk populations, I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment to their unique experiences and goals. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking personal growth, I am committed to supporting you through your healing journey.

I believe therapy should feel supportive, authentic, and encouraging. Together, we can build healthy coping skills, strengthen resilience, and work toward meaningful change at your pace.

Miriam Alonzo, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Miriam practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Miriam's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Miriam at this point.

2. Naming Miriam specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Miriam is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Miriam.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Miriam

Built from what Miriam actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Miriam's - Miriam has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English and Spanish. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

Texas

Licence

TX LPC 96933

Licence number

96933

Licence expires

31 Dec 2027

NPI

1548129174

Years in practice

5

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

6 Aug 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Miriam's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Miriam. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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