- 40 years experience
- Trauma informed care
- Supports recovery
About Alfred
Alfred Borrelli is a licensed counselor who brings 40 years of experience to his work. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). He focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and addictions. He also pays attention to codependency and other mood and behavioral concerns.
He starts by listening to each person's story and respecting what they already know about themselves. Sessions are straightforward and practical. He helps people name what feels hard and try small changes that can make daily life feel easier.
His approach draws on a mix of methods that aim to address painful memories and patterns. He uses trauma-focused work and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current reactions. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to change behaviors like substance use.
Alfred works with issues across a wide range, including panic, obsessive thoughts, personality and mood disorders, traumatic brain injury, and sex or drug addictions. He also helps with sleep troubles, career stress, and anger. He emphasizes practical steps alongside understanding where problems come from.
People who reach out can expect a calm and steady presence. He encourages small, doable goals and respects each person’s pace. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online work
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, involves processing difficult memories while tracking gentle bilateral stimulation; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms and painful past events. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find their own reasons and motivation to change behaviors like substance use or unhealthy habits. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns in thoughts and relationships that come from past experiences and helps bring them into view so people can make different choices.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out what fits best based on goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change, mixing methods when that seems helpful.
The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. Online options can make scheduling a shorter check-in possible when time is tight, or allow someone to meet without needing to leave work between appointments. Confirm current session options and formats before booking so arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist often address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and OCD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He listens closely and focuses on practical steps people can try. He combines trauma-focused work, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to fit the person’s needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in New Jersey as an LPC and holds a New York LMHC credential; his practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any cross-border details when matching and scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.