About Alfred
Alfred Borrelli is a licensed professional counselor with four decades of clinical experience. He emphasizes respectful listening and practical steps to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression. Alfred speaks plainly and offers steady support for those taking the first steps toward change.
He frames clients as the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, usable strategies rather than jargon.
Background and approach
Alfred combines insight-oriented work with techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and restoring daily functioning. Over 40 years he has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive patterns to traumatic brain injury and substance-related problems. That breadth means he can draw on different ways of working to match a person's needs.
He pays attention to what matters most to each individual and adjusts the approach accordingly. Alfred uses methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma-focused work when they fit the client's goals. He explains options and helps people try what feels right for them.
The emphasis is on steady progress and practical coping skills. Based in New Jersey, Alfred holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients when that fits the format and schedule.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused memory work to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their effects. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and lingering trauma symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons for change and build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving daily routines.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss these methods, explain what to expect, and tailor the plan to the client's goals and comfort level. Together they’ll try options and adjust the approach based on what helps most.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and people who prefer writing over speaking. These formats make it easier to schedule care around everyday life and keep continuity between sessions.
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What this counselor works with
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sleeping disorders
- Traumatic brain injury
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey, New York
- Languages
- English