- Narrative therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Life purpose focus
About Alfred
Alfred Aguite is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on relationship, family, intimacy-related issues, parenting, and self-esteem, and also helps people facing communication problems, forgiveness struggles, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
He works mainly in individual psychotherapy. His educational background is a Master of Family Therapy from San Diego State University. He has experience with parents including biological, foster, and step-parents, group-home and foster youth, and people who were formerly incarcerated, as well as crisis intervention work.
Alfred uses a post-modern outlook and practices narrative therapy alongside motivational interviewing and humanistic therapy concepts. In sessions he listens to what matters to a person and asks about their values. He then connects those values to practical steps that address everyday problems.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete goals like clearer communication, repairing trust, improving parenting approaches, and figuring out a sense of purpose after a life change. He encourages honest self-reflection and direct feedback, and he challenges clients to align actions with what they say they care about.
People who do well with his style are ready to reflect, take objective look at behaviors, and try feedback-focused work. If someone is unsure about formats or wants to confirm current session options, they should check the practitioner’s booking flow before scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Alfred draws on narrative therapy, which helps people tell and reframe the stories they live by. That approach focuses on identifying how personal stories shape actions and then practicing new storylines to change behavior. Motivational interviewing is another approach he uses; it centers on strengthening a person's own reasons for change through focused questions and reflective listening to boost commitment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alfred will discuss what matters most, what goals someone has, and how they prefer to work, then agree on techniques to try together. The decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time that interrupts a day. Different formats can suit different needs - for example, audio-only sessions use less bandwidth and can feel less demanding than being on camera, while video sessions let the therapist notice nonverbal cues. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so sessions align with your practical needs and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of relationship issues does he address?
He helps with intimacy-related problems, communication breakdowns, and trust concerns within individual therapy.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses narrative therapy and motivational interviewing ideas to clarify values and turn those values into practical steps.
What is his clinical background?
He has three years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Family Therapy from San Diego State University.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.