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Alfred Mayer

Alfred Mayer

LCSW

Therapist · Connecticut · 3+ years of experience

Therapist focused on practical change

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  • Client-centered care
  • Relationship help
  • Goal-focused work

About Alfred

Alfred Mayer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who uses client-centered care to help people move through stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and relationship strain. He focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel more in control. Alfred frames therapy around each person’s goals and everyday needs. With three years of documented experience in this profile, Alfred draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationship work, psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused techniques. In sessions he listens closely, offers interactive feedback, and helps people try new ways of coping. This often means identifying small changes that add up over time. He also works with people facing addiction, bipolar mood challenges, eating concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues related to hospice and end-of-life care. His background includes individual therapy, couples work, family-related concerns, group work, and drug and alcohol counseling. He aims to help clients feel more at ease and clearer about their next steps. Alfred emphasizes sensitivity, empathy, and respect in the room. He encourages people who feel stuck or unsure about reaching out to take a first step and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. His approach is practical and goal-directed while remaining attentive to emotional experience. People looking for help with coping, relationship patterns, or life transitions will find a straightforward style and a focus on real-world change. He helps clients build tools to manage emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Hospice and end-of-life counseling

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work and goal planning

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building understanding from the client’s point of view. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, anger, and depression. The Gottman Method provides tools for understanding relationship patterns and improving communication between partners. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods make the most sense given a person’s goals, history, and daily life. Sessions can mix styles so clients get both emotional support and concrete skills. The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use a variety of techniques over distance to help people practice new behaviors, manage strong emotions, and work through relationship concerns while balancing everyday responsibilities.

At a glance

Listed location
Connecticut
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Connecticut)
LCSW · No. 002400
NPI
1912673351

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, addictions, and other life changes listed in his profile.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses a mix of client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, the Gottman Method, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work to help clients try concrete changes.

What experience does he bring?

The profile documents three years of experience and notes background in individual psychotherapy, couples work, family-related concerns, group therapy, and substance use counseling.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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