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Raphael Alfaro, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC in Pennsylvania - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Emotion regulation skills
- Addiction support
About Raphael
Raphael Alfaro is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family strain, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses related concerns like addiction, body image, grief from divorce, chronic illness, and trauma. Raphael focuses on clear goals and practical steps in sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing distress. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and habits that keep problems going. Raphael helps identify small changes to try between meetings and checks what works and what needs adjusting.
His background includes supporting people through sexual abuse and medical trauma. He also has experience with process addictions such as problematic pornography use and video game overuse, plus substance-related concerns. That experience informs how he structures treatment plans and safety steps.
Raphael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He uses Client-Centered techniques to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices are added when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.
Sessions move at a practical pace. Raphael and the client set realistic, measurable goals and track progress. He uses motivational interviewing techniques when people are uncertain about change. The emphasis is on testing new ways of responding and reviewing results in the next session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Raphael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map the links between thinking patterns, behaviors, and mood. CBT sessions tend to include specific exercises, worksheets, and practice tasks that fit well with remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy is about focusing on the client's priorities and building a collaborative conversation; it guides how he listens and plans goals together.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will help clients decide which approaches to try based on their goals, current struggles, and what feels most usable. That choice is reviewed over time and adjusted as progress or new issues appear.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and use short check-ins when needed. They also allow practical tools like worksheets and skill practice to be shared and reviewed between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family strain, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also helps with addictions, trauma, body image, chronic illness, and grief linked to separation.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test practical changes. Sessions focus on concrete steps and reviewing what helps between meetings.
What is his clinical experience?
He has eight years of experience working with trauma, medical trauma, and various process and substance addictions. That background shapes how he plans and adjusts treatment.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
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