I am licensed in New Jersey with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
NJ LCSW 44SC06091400
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for James Alfano. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
James is very positive and sends good energy along with being very easy to open up to. James allows me to go off tangent at times in order to fully express a point in the best way I know how to, while also being able to bring me back to the original idea. So far this has been a very enjoyable journey towards better mental health.
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
James made me feal comfortable from the start... it is very easy to talk to him.
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
James is great, he listens and interjects at the rite times and his suggestions are actually practical and helpful.
Written on Jan 19, 2026 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
James is a great therapist and listens and provides feedback when appropriate.
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
James is a great therapist who listens and challenges you.
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
James is fantastic. With his positive and open spirit, makes the mood lighter and is easy to talk too. Thank you
Written on Oct 04, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts