- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational Interviewing
- Sleep and mood problems
About Alfred
Alfred Borrelli is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New Jersey with 40 years of practice. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, anger, and career strain. He also addresses bipolar disorder and ADHD among other mood and behavior concerns.
He starts by treating each person as the expert on their own life. He looks for strengths clients already have and builds on practical skills. Sessions focus on talking through problems, identifying patterns, and deciding on next steps the client can try between meetings.
Alfred uses a few different clinical approaches depending on the issue. He draws on trauma-focused work for painful memories and on EMDR when past events are strongly affecting daily life. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is ambivalent about change, like with addictions. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeated patterns that cause stress or relationship strain.
His style is straightforward and goal-oriented. He helps people set clear, manageable aims and tracks progress over time. He also addresses related areas like sleep, work stress, and family tensions so clients can make practical improvements in day-to-day life.
People who reach out can expect a focus on what is happening now and on usable tools. The work combines talking, skill-building, and reviewing how changes are going. Alfred encourages people to take the first step and complete the initial matching steps to arrange a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
EMDR helps people process disturbing memories that keep affecting daily life. In practice this means gently revisiting upsetting images while using guided attention to reduce their intensity. It is often used for trauma, post-traumatic stress, and memories that trigger anger or avoidance.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It focuses on identifying personal reasons to change, strengthening motivation, and setting small steps forward. This approach is commonly used for addictions and behavior change related to mood and sleep problems.
Psychodynamic therapy looks at repeated patterns and emotional responses that show up across relationships and at work. It helps people notice those patterns and choose different responses when old reactions cause stress or anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Different approaches can be used effectively online, and the therapist will discuss how to adapt techniques to each person’s situation.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps with temper problems that affect close relationships, workplace frustration, and built-up resentment. Anger is listed among the concerns he treats alongside stress and trauma.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He mixes approaches to match the problem. EMDR and trauma-focused methods are used for traumatic memories, while Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas address behavior and patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with issues such as anxiety, addictions, grief, and mood disorders.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LPC in New Jersey and as an LMHC in New York, and his practice is based in New Jersey.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the country?
He accepts international clients. Confirm session logistics and time zones during the matching process.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.