- Focus on clear steps
- Works with trauma
- Goal oriented
About Raphael
Raphael Alfaro is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for those coping with panic, anger, depression, or compassion fatigue. Raphael writes goals with each person and focuses on clear steps you can use between sessions.
He uses person-focused listening to understand what matters most to each client. Raphael blends that with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change patterns of thought and behavior. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to improve emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques to build tolerance for distress.
Raphael has eight years of experience working with people affected by trauma, including sexual abuse and medical trauma. He also supports those dealing with addiction concerns such as problematic video game use, pornography, and substance-related issues. He helps clients identify obstacles and create realistic plans to move forward.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Raphael encourages homework that connects therapy work to daily life. He pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes each person’s experience.
Clients in Pennsylvania who speak English will find a therapist who focuses on practical change and steady progress. If you want help with panic symptoms or other anxiety problems, Raphael can help you explore options and set manageable steps.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. In practice this means Raphael will prioritize what matters to you first and follow your lead to set goals and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact; it offers concrete exercises to practice between sessions for issues like panic and anxiety. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, useful when panic or anger feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Raphael will collaborate with you to identify methods that match your needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path. That lets you try strategies and adjust based on what helps most.
Please confirm available session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives, such as shorter check-ins during a break or meetings that do not require travel. It can also make practicing between-session exercises more convenient. Licensed professionals aim to tailor sessions so therapy fits daily routines and goals.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Raphael address?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, anger, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns such as addiction and trauma.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills and change patterns.
What experience does he bring?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood concerns, and various addiction issues.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.