- Client-centered care
- Goal oriented
- Connecticut based
About Alfred
Alfred Mayer is an LCSW who offers straightforward, practical help for people feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed. He introduces a calm, listening presence and focuses on helping people take clear steps toward feeling better. Alfred’s work is grounded in everyday goals like improving relationships, managing stress, and coping with major life changes.
He uses approaches that center the client’s perspective and build on their strengths. Alfred draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to make space for each person’s experience and to support decisions they want to make.
Alfred has three years working as an LCSW in Connecticut. He combines one-on-one psychotherapy with practical coaching to help clients reach realistic goals. He has experience addressing addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and hospice and end-of-life concerns.
In sessions he listens first, then offers interactive guidance and concrete ideas people can try between meetings. He also brings experience with relationship difficulties and elements of the Gottman Method when couples work on communication and connection. The aim is to help clients feel more at ease and able to move forward.
People can expect simple language, respectful interaction, and focused steps toward change. Alfred works in English and bases practice in Connecticut while following the standards of his LCSW credential.
How Alfred’s approaches fit into online therapy
Alfred uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely to the person and following their lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance, emotional support, and a space to sort out feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Alfred aims to work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences. He discusses options and adjusts direction as progress is made so the plan fits what the person wants to achieve.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or work break, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try strategies between sessions in their everyday settings. Talk with the therapist when you start to clarify how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alfred help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, person-centered approach that combines listening with interactive guidance. Sessions often include goal setting and concrete strategies to try between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He holds an LCSW and has three years of experience working in Connecticut offering individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, group work, and substance-related support.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Connecticut and holds the credential LCSW as documented in his profile.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.