About Raphael
Raphael Alfaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with eight years of experience. He works with adults who want clearer ways to handle stress, anger, anxiety, and feelings that build up in relationships.
Raphael helps people set realistic goals and break problems into manageable steps. He focuses on emotional regulation and practical strategies rather than quick fixes. Sessions involve talking through what leads to outbursts, identifying patterns, and trying skills that reduce reactivity.
He has experience with trauma, including sexual abuse and medical trauma, and addresses the effects those events can have on daily life. Raphael also supports people dealing with addictions such as problematic use of pornography, video games, and substances. He pays attention to how guilt, shame, and isolation can keep problems stuck.
His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix looks like learning new coping skills, noticing thought patterns, and practicing short exercises between sessions. Raphael encourages steady progress through small, concrete changes.
People who come for help with anger often leave with clearer plans for handling triggers. He also assists with stress, depression, compassion fatigue, panic, and multicultural concerns. Raphael works in English and practices in Pennsylvania.
Therapy approaches and how online sessions work
Raphael commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and shifting thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. It helps people practice new ways of thinking and small behavioral changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills for managing strong reactions and reducing impulsive responses.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Raphael will collaborate with the client to choose approaches based on their goals, daily demands, and what feels workable. That means trying a skill, checking how it fits, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a fixed path.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems arise. Reach out through the See online therapy options flow, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does he address?
He works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns like resentment and emotional regulation.
How would he approach temper and reactivity?
He uses client-centered methods alongside CBT and DBT skills to identify triggers, change unhelpful thoughts, and practice emotion-regulation strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of counseling experience working with trauma, addiction, and emotional regulation issues.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.