Raphael Alfaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and compassion fatigue.
01About Raphael
Raphael Alfaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and compassion fatigue. He focuses on real problems that interfere with daily life and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. Raphael works in Pennsylvania and offers therapy in English.
He begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Together they set clear, realistic goals and pick steps that fit the person's life.
Background and approach
Raphael supports people dealing with relationship challenges and with learning better emotional regulation skills. He has experience helping people process different kinds of trauma, including sexual abuse and medical trauma. He also provides help for addictions such as problematic pornography use, problematic gaming, and substance use concerns.
Sessions include identifying obstacles and practicing skills to manage difficult moments. Raphael uses several practical methods to guide work in sessions. He draws on client-centered therapy to follow what the client brings, cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation.
He also incorporates mindfulness and motivational interviewing when they match a client's needs. With eight years of experience as an LPC, Raphael aims for an approachable, collaborative style. He encourages people to try small changes and track what helps.
To begin, users complete a matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC013577 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1639827264 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Raphael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Visually impaired
Methods Raphael names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
These are the methods Raphael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Raphael's approaches work online
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building sessions around what the person brings. It helps when someone needs a therapist who follows their pace and priorities rather than imposing a set path. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and patterns and trying practical steps to change them, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy skills teach concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving self-control, useful for strong mood shifts or anger.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients and the therapist work together to choose and refine what to practice between sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day and reduce travel time. Some formats are simpler if you want a shorter check-in or if you prefer not to be on camera, while other options let you work through skills with full conversation. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions fit your routine and needs.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Raphael address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, compassion fatigue, and relationship challenges, plus related issues like substance use and process addictions.
What is Raphael's style in sessions?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on clear goals and skill practice to manage emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in clinical settings.
Where is Raphael licensed and located?
He holds a Pennsylvania LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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