Raphael Alfaro
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Raphael
I’m a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania with extensive experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges. My work centers on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and family conflicts, while also addressing deeper concerns like self-worth, isolation, grief, and trauma.
I specialize in working with clients facing panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and co-occurring challenges. I’m also experienced in supporting individuals through major life transitions—including divorce, infidelity, and abandonment—as well as workplace stress, chronic pain, and addiction concerns.
Beyond these clinical areas, I’m committed to supporting men’s issues, multicultural concerns, and the unique experiences of first responders and individuals with visual impairments. I approach therapy with cultural humility and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
My therapeutic style is grounded in compassion and a genuine commitment to your healing. I believe in meeting you where you are, without judgment, and working collaboratively toward meaningful change. Whether you’re struggling with anger, shame, control issues, or questions about life purpose and forgiveness, I’m here to help you find clarity and move forward with greater peace and self-compassion.
What Raphael helps with
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Abandonment
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
How Raphael works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
What clients say
- “Raphael is phenomenal. A great listener and provides great advice.”
- “Raphael has been very professional and considerate towards me and my struggles. I appreciate his calm demeanor and out reach to assure all is well and working. I’m very pleased with my sessions with Raphael so far.”
- “Raphael is personable and thorough. He really listens and gets to know you as a whole person. He often has actionable advice and real world situations to provide guidance and perspective.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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