A Better Way, Inc.
Ashley Alvarez, MSW, ASW, PPSC, is a seasoned mental health clinician with extensive experience in providing psychotherapy and intensive clinical case management to children and families. Currently employed at A Better Way, Inc. since July 2022, Ashley utilizes various treatment modalities, including individual and family therapy. Previous positions include serving as a STAT Clinician at WestCoast Children's Clinic and a Mental Health Trainee at Urban Services YMCA, focusing on therapeutic interventions and assessments for youth within the Child Welfare System and educational settings. Additional experience encompasses roles at San Francisco Unified School District, Edgewood Center for Children and Families, Catholic Charities SF, and YMCA of San Francisco, with a focus on rehabilitative services and support for children ages 4 to 21. Ashley holds a Master of Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Strengthening Children, Youth, and Families, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Francisco State University.
A Better Way, Inc.
A Better Way is a comprehensive foster & adoption agency providing behavioral health, parent advocacy, family strengthening and community training. Our mission is to empower children and families to develop the insights, life skills, and permanent relationships that promote their social, emotional, educational and economic well-being.