Therapist profile
Dr. Alfred White, Jr., LPC, LMHC
Licensed counselor - Relationships and parenting
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
About Alfred
Dr. Alfred White, Jr. is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Louisiana with 26 years of experience. He focuses on everyday life concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, grief, addiction, and career changes. He also lists work around fatherhood issues, family of origin, guilt and shame, and midlife questions.
Dr. White approaches consultations as a collaborative effort. He describes himself as a life consultant who asks questions that help people notice where they are and what they want. Sessions focus on identifying an individual's ideal self in each life area and the steps needed to move toward that ideal.
In practical terms he helps people map obstacles and paths forward. Conversations often cover relationships in home and community, work and school roles, and the everyday choices that shape well-being. He uses a mix of reflective listening and structured techniques to clarify goals and priorities.
Dr. White trained in counseling at the University of New Orleans, earning a master's degree in 1994 and a doctorate in 1999. He holds LPC and LMHC credentials for Louisiana. His years of practice include supporting people through life transitions, loss, and struggles with identity and purpose.
Clients can expect direct questions, regular feedback, and encouragement aimed at steady progress. The work is practical and focused on concrete changes a person can try between sessions. Dr. White offers sessions in English and accepts international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and on the client's own perspective. In practice this means sessions focus on the person's goals, observations, and choices, with the therapist reflecting what he hears to help clarify next steps. This approach can help with relationship worries, parenting decisions, and questions about identity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clearer links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It often includes short exercises or experiments to try between sessions. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood changes, and handling stressful daily routines.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He treats the decision as collaborative and will help identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That choice can shift as challenges change over time.
The profile does not list explicit online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a workday or caregiving routine. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time, which some people find makes regular appointments more practical.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Florida
Languages
English
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What concerns does he address related to family?
He lists family, family of origin issues, fatherhood issues, and parenting among his focus areas. He helps people think through family roles and relationship patterns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He frames work as collaborative consultations where he asks questions to increase reflection and awareness. The focus is on identifying goals and practical steps toward a preferred lifestyle.
How much experience does he have in practice?
He has 26 years of experience working with everyday life issues, career concerns, grief, addictions, and identity questions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Louisiana. The listing uses the credentials LPC and LMHC exactly as provided.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact pricing during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
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