Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Alfred works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alfred
Alfred Gomes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who centers his work on building strong therapeutic relationships. He draws on practical approaches to help people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and other life pressures. He uses everyday language in sessions and focuses on helping people feel understood and more in control.
He has 14 years of experience in social work and brings that background into the room. Alfred adapts his methods to each person rather than following a single fixed plan.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize clear goals, small steps, and skills you can use between meetings. Common topics he addresses include depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and career concerns. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, guilt and shame, mood challenges, and compassion fatigue.
Anger management is one of the issues he lists among his clinical focuses. Alfred combines techniques from attachment-focused work, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused methods, and mindfulness. He helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and build healthier habits over time.
The pace of work depends on each person’s needs and goals. People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where practical problem solving is paired with emotional support. Alfred aims to help people feel more motivated, less stuck, and better able to handle everyday stressors.
Sessions are offered in English and take place online with flexible formats.
What Alfred works with
Everything Alfred lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alfred's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
Approaches Alfred lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early relationships affect current reactions and closeness. This approach can be useful for working through relationship strain and patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center and focuses on listening, validation, and the client’s own goals. It helps people feel heard while they try new ways of coping.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alfred will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining approaches and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different rhythms of life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day and to follow up between meetings. These options give flexibility so people can access therapy in a way that fits their schedule and comfort level.
Questions people ask about Alfred
What concerns does Alfred commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting stress, career issues, and related concerns such as guilt and shame and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines practical skills and empathetic listening. Sessions focus on clear goals, pattern awareness, and exercises that people can use between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
Alfred has 14 years of experience in social work and applies that background to adapt treatment to each person’s needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.