Alfred Gomes, LCSW
Licensed in California · 14 years in practice
Alfred Gomes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, day-to-day help for people under stress.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 76579 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1851673032 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
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About Alfred
Alfred Gomes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, day-to-day help for people under stress. He uses clear, straightforward ways to talk about anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship strain. Alfred aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and realistic.
He draws on 14 years of experience to tailor sessions to each person. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying new behavior, and practicing calmer responses to hard feelings.
Background and approach
Alfred helps people untangle shame, guilt, and mood changes so they can move forward with more confidence. Many clients work together with him on parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, or coping with major life transitions. He also supports people facing trauma and compassion fatigue from caregiving or demanding jobs.
Conversations focus on small goals that add up to real change. Alfred combines attachment-based ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral tools. He encourages mindfulness practices that fit into busy lives.
The work is collaborative and paced to what each person needs. He practices in California and offers sessions in English. Alfred aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore feelings and find workable steps toward healthier routines.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Alfred lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Alfred names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Alfred’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions this often means talking through personal history and noticing how connections affect present-day trust and closeness. It can help with relationship strain and intimacy-related issues.Client-centered therapy centers on empathic listening and helping people find their own solutions. The therapist reflects concerns and priorities, letting each person guide the pace and focus. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alfred will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort with different techniques. That decision can change over time as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is needed. Live chat and messaging are practical for quick check-ins, shorter updates, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can Alfred help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on guilt and shame and mood disorders.
What is his typical therapeutic style?
He blends attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches with mindfulness. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
Alfred holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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