Alfred Smith, LPC - Therapist in Virginia

Alfred Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor who practices in Virginia.

01About Alfred

Alfred Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor who practices in Virginia. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also helps people work through communication problems that make daily life harder.

Alfred uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to identify what is keeping someone stuck. Sessions are a place to talk honestly about feelings and reactions. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental setting where people can try new ways of handling difficulty.

Background and approach

In the first meetings he listens for what matters most and sets simple, practical goals together. He helps clients break worries or anger into manageable steps and build small skills that make a difference. Work often includes trying out new habits between sessions and checking what helps.

Alfred draws on three years of professional experience and brings steady, patient support to the work. He encourages people to move at a pace that feels right and to notice progress along the way. Therapy is framed as a partnership focused on real-life results.

Sessions can address everyday pressures, recurring low mood, or persistent worry. Communication skills are woven into problem solving so people can feel more confident speaking up and managing conflict. Alfred’s approach aims for clear, practical change that fits a person’s life.

02Credentials

LPC (Virginia): License 0701012761 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1811770266 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Alfred uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach breaks big problems into smaller, manageable parts so clients can practice new responses and notice progress; this helps with anxiety and low mood by reducing overwhelm. Another approach focuses on skills-building for emotion regulation and anger management, teaching concrete ways to calm down, pause, and choose a different reaction when stress rises.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them if needed so the plan fits day-to-day life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions let people talk face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick updates, working through tools between sessions, or when writing helps someone reflect. These options make it easier to connect around work schedules, daily routines, and other practical constraints.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Alfred address?

He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and communication problems.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and straightforward, using evidence-based techniques to set goals and practice new skills in everyday life.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States see him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How do subscription and cost work?

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

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