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Alfred Smith

Alfred Smith

LPC

Therapist · Virginia · 3+ years of experience

Practical support for stress, anger, and mood

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  • Evidence-based techniques
  • Goal focused work
  • Improved communication

About Alfred

Alfred Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk openly about what they're feeling.

With three years of practice, Alfred draws on straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and behavior concerns. He pays attention to how thoughts, communication patterns, and daily habits affect emotions. Sessions often involve setting small, achievable goals and trying different ways to respond to stress and anger in the moment.

Alfred emphasizes clear communication and works with clients to improve how they express needs and set boundaries. He helps people recognize unhelpful thinking and then replace it with more balanced, workable options. Over time this can reduce reactivity and build greater confidence.

He encourages a collaborative approach where clients choose the pace and focus of their work. Alfred gives practical tools to practice between sessions so change can carry into everyday routines. He supports people who want to feel calmer, think more clearly, and handle difficult emotions with less struggle.

Sessions are conducted in English and are organized through an intake process that includes a short matching questionnaire. Prospective clients schedule according to the therapist's availability and the subscription plan used for sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

How Alfred Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Alfred uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood and reactivity. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with more balanced options to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies concentrate on changing daily routines and practicing small skills that lower stress and improve emotional control.

The right approach is usually decided together. Alfred works collaboratively to match techniques to each person’s needs, goals, and comfort level. He will review what methods seem most helpful and adjust plans over time so the work fits day-to-day life.

Session format specifics are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. These practical benefits can help people practice new skills consistently and bring what they learn into real situations.

At a glance

Listed location
Virginia
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701012761
NPI
1811770266

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 this therapist address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on communication problems.

What is the therapy style like?

The approach is practical and evidence-based, with focus on skills, goal-setting, and clearer communication to reduce reactivity and improve mood.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has three years of professional experience providing counseling for mood and behavior concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin therapy 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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