- Emotion as signal
- Practical steps
- Client-centered care
About Alexander
Alexander "Alex" Dannin is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people make practical changes in their lives. He frames emotions as signals that point to what a person believes about themselves and their situation. Alex uses a down-to-earth style to help people move from feeling stuck toward feeling more capable and balanced.
He focuses on relationship challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, coaching, stress, anxiety, family matters, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional concerns he addresses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and money. This range lets him support many common struggles people bring to therapy.
Alex combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. He adapts these approaches to each person's needs instead of following a single rigid model. Sessions emphasize identifying the beliefs behind upsetting emotions and trying small, concrete changes in thinking and behavior.
With ten years of experience and a background in IT and finance, he understands workplace stress and career transitions as well as personal challenges. He practices in California and works with English-speaking clients, including people outside the U.S. when that fits.
His approach is practical and collaborative. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns, test different responses, and build routines that support clearer thinking and more steady emotional balance.
How Alex’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping someone find their own answers. This approach is useful for people who want empathetic listening and space to clarify values and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and practice new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress related to work or relationships.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on goals and small steps that move a person forward. It is practical and time-oriented, helping clients identify what already works and build on those strengths.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people managing work schedules, those who prefer not to use a camera, or those who want to try exercises between appointments. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with relationship concerns, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, stress, anxiety, family matters, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. He also helps with communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose questions.
What therapy style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions draw from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The therapist adapts methods to each person's needs and focuses on practical changes in thoughts and behavior.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has ten years of experience working with a range of people and presenting concerns. His prior work in IT and finance informs his understanding of workplace and career transitions.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients when that arrangement fits.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the listed biography does not specify formats. Check available formats when scheduling.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.