Works with
How Alfred works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey, New York
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alfred
Alfred Borrelli is a licensed counselor with 40 years of experience helping people manage strong emotions and life challenges. He holds LPC and Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials and works from New Jersey. He approaches each person with respect and straightforward support.
He often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. He also supports those coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, and career-related strain. His background includes work with mood disorders, obsessive concerns, panic, and traumatic brain injury.
Background and approach
In sessions he treats people as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. He uses a mix of methods tailored to the person’s needs rather than one fixed style. Conversations focus on clear goals and small steps that feel doable between meetings.
Over four decades he has blended trauma-focused practices with psychodynamic ideas and motivational strategies. That range helps him address both past hurts and present patterns that get in the way of daily life. He can introduce techniques for symptoms like intrusive memories, intense mood swings, or substance use urges.
People who reach out can expect a calm, direct approach that aims to reduce overwhelm and increase everyday functioning. He recognizes beginning therapy takes courage and supports practical planning for change. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online or by phone.
What Alfred works with
Everything Alfred lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alfred's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Alfred lists
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven care that fits online
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps people process upsetting memories by pairing guided attention with recalled experiences, which can lessen the intensity of traumatic reactions over time. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related distress.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps clarify personal reasons for change and builds commitment. It can be useful for addictions, ambivalence about treatment, or when someone wants support making concrete behavior changes.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns in thoughts and relationships to uncover how past experiences influence present reactions. It can help when mood swings, relationship patterns, or long-standing worries keep repeating.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer, so treatment stays practical and relevant.
Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging formats allow short check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to continue care from different locations.
Questions people ask about Alfred
What kinds of concerns does Alfred help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career strain, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and motivational interviewing to match the person's needs, focusing on practical steps and exploring patterns that matter in daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working in counseling and mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials and practices from New Jersey with those licensure designations: NJ LPC and NY LMHC.
Which languages and international availability are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.