Alfred Carter, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Alfred!

I specialize in depression, anxiety, and stress management. I take a strength-based approach to empower you to overcome the psychological and emotional distress you're experiencing.

My focus

I work with motivated clients who believe in the work and are willing to trust the process. Together we address depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

My approach

I'm eclectic in my approach, leaning towards cognitive behavioral and humanistic existential theories. I believe in allowing your clinical needs to determine the most suitable interventions. My role is to walk with you through past and present challenges to alleviate symptoms and barriers impacting your well-being.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, active, and reflective. Our dialogue is collaborative as we work through the problems you're experiencing. My goal is that you leave each session with an insight or intervention you can apply to your upcoming week.

My journey to mental healthcare

My clinical focus on treating depression, anxiety, stress, and grief was born out of my work with adults, couples, and families. This experience shaped my approach and deepened my commitment to helping clients navigate emotional challenges.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a collaborative effort. It's important that you participate in all aspects of your treatment. We discuss objectives and a frequency that aligns with your ideas of progress and resolution.

Our first session

You can expect a warm, calm, and peaceful environment. I facilitate a welcoming dialogue where you feel comfortable talking about who you are and your experiences. Our first session establishes trust and rapport as we begin our work together.

I identify as...

Male
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

+ 12 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Managed Health Network (MHN)
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 42 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Alfred Carter