Alfred Gomes, LCSW
Collaborative, story-focused therapy for change
Details
| Name | Alfred Gomes |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Alfred
Alfred Gomes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of practice in California. He centers therapy on listening and helping people make sense of what they are facing. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through stress, grief, relationship struggles, and life changes.
He commonly supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse. He also helps with parenting tensions, intimacy-related issues, anger, and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
Additional focus areas include guilt and shame and mood disorders. Alfred blends several approaches to suit each person's needs. He uses Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships.
He draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to build trust and focus on what matters to the individual. Sessions include practical steps such as setting SMART goals, trying new behaviors, and practicing mindfulness. He also uses emotion-focused techniques to help with closeness and communication issues.
The work is tailored, with strategies adjusted as progress is made. His style is warm and attentive. He seeks to help people increase self-confidence, reconnect with their values, and find motivation.
Alfred frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s goals guide each step.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Alfred works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Alfred among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Alfred among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Alfred among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Alfred among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Alfred among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Alfred among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Alfred among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Alfred among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Alfred directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Alfred directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approach-driven care available online
Alfred offers Narrative Therapy and Attachment-Based work online in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and helps reframe those stories when they cause pain or limit choices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and helps people understand how early relationship experiences affect current bonds and emotional responses.He approaches choices about methods as a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what works best for the individual.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter and for deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can support shorter updates, homework check-ins, or people who prefer typed communication. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Alfred commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting tensions, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on guilt and shame and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a collaborative and warm approach that emphasizes listening and respect. Therapy often includes setting goals, practical exercises, and exploring the stories people tell about their lives.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals, youth, and families. That experience informs a flexible, personalized approach to care.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California. The credential is shown as CA LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows for different levels of contact and flexibility for people’s schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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