Raphael Alfaro

Raphael Alfaro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and compassion fatigue. He works with individuals who are struggling with relationship challenges, body image concerns, addiction issues, and the emotional effects of illness. Raphael speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania, bringing eight years of counseling experience to each session.

He uses straightforward conversations to set realistic goals with clients. Sessions focus on identifying what gets in the way of daily functioning and finding steps to reduce distress. Raphael also supports people coping with trauma, including sexual and medical trauma, by pacing work to match each person’s readiness.

Raphael draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions grounded in the client’s priorities. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. When emotions feel overwhelming, elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness offer concrete skills for staying present and tolerating discomfort.

He also uses motivational interviewing to explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change for issues like substance use and process addictions. Raphael aims to make treatment practical and manageable, breaking larger goals into small steps clients can try between sessions.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative, paced approach that focuses on real-world coping and measurable progress.

How Raphael's approaches translate to online therapy

Raphael uses client-centered therapy to keep the work focused on each person's priorities, helping people say what matters and guiding conversations toward those goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce anxiety, low mood, or problematic patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness techniques are offered when emotions feel intense, teaching grounding, distress tolerance, and attention to the present moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raphael collaborates with clients to decide which combination of methods fits their needs and goals. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as people learn new skills and notice what helps.

Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continuing care when life circumstances or medical issues make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques effectively over remote sessions, focusing on skills practice, homework, and real-world problem solving.