- 40 years experience
- Trauma-informed approach
- Works with anxiety
About Alfred
Alfred Borrelli is a licensed professional counselor who brings 40 years of experience to conversations about stress and anxiety. He works with people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can begin to talk through what feels overwhelming.
He starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying their strengths. Alfred believes clients are the experts on their own lives, and he helps them use existing strengths to manage difficult moments. His style is straightforward and practical, so sessions focus on real steps a person can try between appointments.
Over four decades of practice he has helped people facing a wide range of challenges. That includes mood disorders, attention concerns like ADHD, obsessive thoughts, panic disorder and panic attacks, and problems with substance use. He also supports people struggling with anger, sleep problems, and life transitions tied to work or relationships.
Alfred integrates several approaches in his work. He uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look at patterns that repeat over time, Motivational Interviewing to support changes a person wants to make, and Trauma-Focused methods and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories when appropriate. He explains options clearly and helps people decide what to try first.
Sessions are offered in English and Alfred practices in New Jersey. He acknowledges how hard it can be to ask for help and aims to make the process as manageable as possible for each person who reaches out.
How Alfred’s Approaches Work Online
Alfred uses EMDR and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address upsetting memories and their ongoing effects. EMDR involves guided attention while a person recalls distressing events to reduce emotional intensity, and Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process traumatic experiences and learn new ways to cope.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and find internal reasons to change behaviors. That approach is helpful for substance use, habit change, or when someone feels stuck and unsure how to begin.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alfred will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels comfortable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online work can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, reduced travel time, and the ability to keep appointments during transitions. The therapist’s biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. A short initial conversation will also help determine whether EMDR or other approaches suit a person’s needs.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alfred commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. His practice also includes mood disorders, OCD symptoms, panic disorder and panic attacks, and substance use issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and focuses on practical steps people can use outside sessions. His style blends exploration of life patterns with concrete strategies to manage symptoms.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and addiction concerns. That experience includes work with trauma-related problems and long-term mood issues.
What credentials and location are listed for Alfred?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New Jersey. The credential letters stand for Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
In which language are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is listed as accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current options when booking to learn how sessions are delivered.
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. Specific rates should be confirmed during the matching or scheduling step.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process will guide your first appointment setup.