Victoria Alves
Adoption-Competent Child, Family, and Adolescent Therapist
BSW, Simmons University, MSW, Rhode Island College
valves [at] barkerfoundation.org

Victoria was transracially adopted from China as an infant and grew up in Massachusetts. Her previous work history includes: supervising visitation between parents and their children, working as a school counselor in a public charter school, providing intensive, home-based therapy to children with intense emotional and behavioral needs, and providing clinical case management to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Victoria believes strongly in client-oriented services and that everyone should have access to the opportunities and support that they need to succeed. Victoria is also passionate about self-improvement and continuing to learn throughout your life. At Barker, Victoria is focused on working with children, young adults, parents, and family units to understand what adoption means to them and to provide a safe, supportive space for everyone to flourish. She currently lives with her partner, their two cats, and their dog. When not at Barker, you can find Victoria reading, rock climbing, or at trivia.