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Alfred (AJ) Knittel, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Alfred is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Alfred. View 37 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Alaska and Idaho

Recent reviews

AJ is amazing!

Reviewed September 2024

AJ is a very sweet. He is knowledgeable in his field. He helps me to manage stress and other hard things in my life. I always feel better after a session.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Alfred

  • 4 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am licensed in Alaska and Idaho with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I use a strength based approach when working with clients that highlights a clients strengths and assist them in manifesting lasting change for themselves. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. 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.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Anger management Coping with life changes Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Emptiness Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Post-traumatic stress Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Alfred (AJ) Knittel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720742414.

  • LPC · Alaska · 170303 · Expires October 2025
  • LPC · Idaho · LPC-7863 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Alfred (AJ) Knittel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

37 reviews

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AJ is amazing!

Reviewed September 2024

AJ is a very sweet. He is knowledgeable in his field. He helps me to manage stress and other hard things in my life. I always feel better after a session.

Reviewed August 2024

AJ was/is a great therapist. He listens and provides so many ways to cope and solve ways to troubles you have. He’s an extremely nice person and is just everything you need in a therapist. Difficult to put into words on how great of a help he is. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who has a choice. Thanks again for everything, AJ!

Reviewed August 2024

After almost two years of consistent therapy, I have improved my life and transformed it entirely. AJ has been nothing but amazing. He can relate so many of my problems back to core issues I have experience and consistently references my strengths and weaknesses so I can have a realistic view of where I am. He adjusts his counseling style to what is most comfortable for me, and makes sure I feel comfortable expressing my emotions and reactions. I’ve never had such a fulfilling therapeutic relationship in my life.

Reviewed August 2024

Excellent. Responsive, insightful, provides me with applicable, actionable tools & practices as well as information to find additional resources. Really has been worth every penny I have invested.

Reviewed July 2024

First time doing therapy and I’m glad I got matched with aj. He’s very easy to talk to and very helpful

Reviewed June 2024

I’m incredibly relieved to have found a therapist who is such a wealth of information and empathy. Since talking with AJ I’ve noticed a real improvement in my everyday life. I’m much better equipped to manage my past trauma, grief and the stressful stage of life I’m in with caregiving demands.

Reviewed June 2024

AJ is very knowledgeable and has helped me tremendously with dealing with my anxiety! Thank you AJ!

Reviewed April 2024

Great therapist. He has given me great tools for coping.

Reviewed March 2024

My sessions with AJ have led to measurable progress in both my personal and professional life. I enthusiastically recommend him as a therapist to anyone dealing with complex issues and trauma.

Reviewed March 2024

AJ is amazing! Very positive, empathetic but still willing to challenge my beliefs. He has helped me greatly to understand some unconscious thoughts and feelings that I’ve been on autopilot with and that has improved my life. Thanks AJ!

Reviewed February 2024

AJ provided excellent care in one of my darkest hours. Listened, provided feedback and coping mechanisms that I hadn't considered. Grateful for him and his care!

Reviewed December 2023

AJ is intuitive, gentle, and VERY smart in a variety of areas. He’s so helpful, I would recommend him to anyone

Reviewed December 2023

Alfred is the best idk what i would do without his support rite now.

Reviewed December 2023

He is good.

Reviewed December 2023

I’ve seen quite a few therapists. It’s been a rough life. AJ is by far the most effective and compassionate therapist I have ever worked with. Over this last year, he has helped me through a traumatic life experience and I owe him so much for the ways he listened, gave me things to read, shared techniques, and checked in regularly. He remembers everything I tell him, including names and incidents, and helps me to see those things in ways that contribute to improved mental health and confidence in myself. I highly recommend working with him.

Reviewed November 2023

Helps me understand how to deal with my problems and is very understanding and helpful

Reviewed November 2023

Excellent. Actionable steps. Good resources. Personable. Feel heard and seen and supported. Reminds me of my progress which helps me maintain perspective and motivates me to keep pursuing growth and healing when life is challenging.

Reviewed September 2023

AJ is extremely receptive, empathetic, and easy to talk to. His wisdom and advice is spot on and relevant. He’s not only excellent at reading an individual, but he will meet you where you are with full acceptance and understanding.

Reviewed September 2023

AJ has helped change my life!

Reviewed August 2023

Alfred (AJ) Knittel is a kind therapist who listens closely and takes close account of what you share. His focus on you and the areas you hope to work on are well addressed and include videos and readings about areas of therapy and psychology that I find extremely helpful. Whether you are looking to generally feel better, improve coping skills, or deal with a crisis, AJ is responsive, kind, respectful, and engaged. He's the best therapist I have ever had.

Reviewed June 2023

I’ve been communicating with AJ for months at this point. My life has taken a turn for the worse lately, but that doesn’t mean my mindset has to. I express my problems to AJ, and he responds with wisdom and strength and resources, etc. I have absolutely no idea what I would do without this guy. Even my worst of feelings are mended with the help of AJ. I brag about him all of the time. I couldn’t do anything without him.

Reviewed June 2023

With AJ as my therapist, I feel heard when I share my concerns and in the kindest way, I’m pushed to grow and address my thoughts and feelings. I feel safe to talk about my life and like I will receive the help needed when I ask for it. I appreciate it greatly.

Reviewed May 2023

Working with AJ was a great investment, and the experience exceeded my expectations. He helped me gain a range of new skills, tools, and perspectives to manage both myself and my relationship better, and now I don't feel stuck anymore. He is deeply caring, can be funny at times, and always so patient--can't recommend enough!

Reviewed March 2023

I love AJ as my therapist because I can relate to him. I especially love that he's licensed in Alaska.

Reviewed March 2023

AJ is such a positive presence for my therapy work. I learn so much and understand concepts more deeply because of his presentation and interactions with me. He seems to know what I need to move forward in a positive direction.

Reviewed March 2023

Great listener, superb recommendations through thought provoking questions and gentle encouragement. I’d recommend AJ any day.

Reviewed February 2023

AJ is amazing. He can relate to me on many levels due to his background being similar to mine. He understands what I’m attempting to communicate, he’s patient with my unreasonable amounts of information, and he always manages to give me feedback for each issue. He sends resources for me to work on, and they’re always exactly what I need. I’ve had breakthroughs I couldn’t have managed alone. He’s a great therapist. 10/10 would recommend.

Reviewed February 2023

I just finished the most helpful session that I’ve had ever. AJ is helping me to clearly identify the skills I need to do to improve my life. I wish I had found him sooner.

Reviewed January 2023

AJ is awesome! I appreciate him in my walk to recovery from burnout.

Reviewed December 2022

AJ (Alfred) listens to what I have to say. He responds in a professional manner yet is ready to laugh and banter, and that eases any stress I might feel about being in a session. He is insightful, a problem solver.

Reviewed December 2022

AJ was great.

Reviewed December 2022

I feel AJ is well versed and easy to talk to. I feel like he identifies with me even tho I am an older woman and he is a relatively young man. I love that we can laugh!

Reviewed December 2022

Super great

Reviewed November 2022

They are very thorough, very thoughtful, informative and understanding.. even more. I'm appreciative of this therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Alfred is a wonderful listener who remembers what you say and the life experiences that you share. His ability to hear me and also guide discussions make me very comforted and willing to share. His ideas on therapeutic methods are effective and well-explained.

Reviewed November 2022

Alfred is very helpful and knowledgeable with treatment and is very prompt and helpful. He works and provides insight along with being supportive and responsive. All around he is great at what he does with a wide range of skills to help

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Alfred (AJ) Knittel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Alfred (AJ) Knittel works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Alfred (AJ) Knittel speak?

Alfred (AJ) Knittel speaks English.

How many years of experience does Alfred (AJ) Knittel have?

Alfred (AJ) Knittel has 4 years of experience.

Where is Alfred (AJ) Knittel licensed to practice?

Alfred (AJ) Knittel is licensed to practice in Alaska and Idaho.

Does Alfred (AJ) Knittel accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Alfred (AJ) Knittel does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Alfred (AJ) Knittel offer?

Alfred (AJ) Knittel offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Alfred (AJ) Knittel?

Alfred (AJ) Knittel can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Alfred (AJ) Knittel?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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