Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
How Raphael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Raphael
Raphael Alfaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage anger, stress, and anxiety. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. Raphael listens closely and works with each person to set realistic goals.
He brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions in Pennsylvania. Raphael supports people dealing with trauma, including sexual abuse and medical trauma, and helps those facing addiction to substances, pornography, or video games.
Background and approach
He also addresses depression, compassion fatigue, and relationship strain. In sessions he uses familiar methods like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). He mixes these approaches with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to match a client's needs.
The work often includes spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, learning new coping skills, and practicing emotion regulation techniques. Raphael aims for clear, doable plans rather than vague promises. He helps clients break down big problems into smaller steps that can be tried between sessions.
Progress is tracked through goal-setting and checking what helps most. People who prefer straightforward, skills-based support may find his style useful. He encourages open conversation about setbacks and what feels manageable.
Those interested in starting are invited to use the site process to match and schedule sessions in line with his availability.
What Raphael works with
Everything Raphael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Raphael's practice.
- 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
Approaches Raphael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and following their lead. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence emotions. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and depression because it teaches concrete tools for changing unhelpful thinking and trying new actions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These tools can help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive reactions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Raphael will collaborate with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. Together they track what helps and adjust strategies as needed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking to know what options are offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Speak with the therapist about which format would best support your goals and schedule.
Questions people ask about Raphael
What concerns does Raphael commonly address?
He helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, and family-related problems. He also works with trauma, addiction issues, body image, and chronic illness challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and client-centered, mixing clear skill teaching with collaborative goal-setting. He uses CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques as tools during sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of clinical experience and has supported people dealing with sexual and medical trauma as well as various addictions. He focuses on setting realistic steps clients can try between sessions.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.