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Raphael Alfaro

Raphael Alfaro

LPC

Pennsylvania

Practical goal-focused counseling for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC013577
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Goal oriented
    • Skill based
    • Motivational focus

    About Raphael

    Raphael Alfaro is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He aims to create clear, realistic goals and practical steps so clients can feel steadier day to day.

    He works with people dealing with relationship strain and emotional regulation. He has experience addressing trauma, including sexual abuse and medical trauma. He also helps people confronting addictions such as substance use, pornography, and problematic video game use.

    Raphael uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. He draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and to build motivation. He also uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s pace and CBT skills to shape thoughts and behaviors.

    Sessions focus on concrete strategies and short-term tools alongside longer work on patterns. Clients can expect guided conversations, skill practice, and check-ins on progress. Raphael aims to make plans that fit everyday life and feel doable.

    He holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and has eight years of clinical experience. He practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. People interested in starting are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

  2. How Raphael’s approaches work in online therapy

    Raphael often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their reasons for change; this approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and guiding toward achievable steps. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the person’s perspective and pace so sessions follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for practical skills work, teaching ways to notice thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms.

    Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Raphael discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then he proposes methods to try together. If something isn’t helping, he adjusts the plan so the work stays useful and relevant.

    Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better for short skill practice while others suit longer conversations, so discuss practical needs like length of session or camera use when scheduling.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Smoking / vaping cessationVisually impaired

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Raphael commonly help with?

    He supports people managing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue, as well as issues like substance use and process addictions.

    What is his general therapy style?

    He combines collaborative conversation with skill teaching, using approaches like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to set practical goals.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has eight years of experience working with trauma, emotional regulation, and addiction concerns.

    Where is he licensed and practicing?

    He holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - credential and practices in Pennsylvania.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What do I do to begin working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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