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Alfred Mayer

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Connecticut

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Alfred

Alfred Mayer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut who emphasizes practical, evidence-informed work to help people move forward from stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build concrete skills for coping, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Alfred's background also includes work with addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, eating concerns, bipolar mood patterns, and compassion fatigue.

He brings three years of documented professional experience and offers individual and relational approaches shaped by psychodynamic and solution-focused perspectives as well as the Gottman Method for couples work. His style balances active listening with collaborative problem solving, aiming to help people feel more empowered and content as they resolve problems and adjust to life changes.

Alfred also provides hospice and end-of-life counseling, addressing concerns that arise during major transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and are available through a range of online formats that accommodate different schedules and needs.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy



Alfred often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical and skill-oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. He also offers Client-Centered Therapy that prioritizes empathic listening and the client's own goals, creating space for exploration and self-directed growth. For relationship work he integrates elements of the Gottman Method to focus on communication patterns and problem-solving between partners.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alfred works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that fit best, and he adapts methods over time as needs evolve. Clients and therapist review progress together to determine which techniques are most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with technology. These options allow continuity of care across locations and make it easier to access therapy from home or work while maintaining a consistent treatment plan.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alfred work with?
He addresses a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family matters, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is Alfred's therapeutic style and approach?
The practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening, and also integrates psychodynamic and solution-focused elements along with Gottman Method techniques for relationship work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of documented professional experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
Alfred is an LCSW licensed in Connecticut with the registration CT LCSW 002400, and he practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English