- Strengths focused
- Practical strategies
- Warm listening
About Alex
Alex Claussen is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of clinical experience. He centers sessions on the client’s perspective and strengths. Alex emphasizes a respectful, listening-first style that aims to help people feel understood and get unstuck.
He focuses on common, painful problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance-related difficulties. He also helps people struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and social anxiety. Additional topics Alex addresses include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, money and financial stress, and self-love.
Alex uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting space where the person’s goals guide the work. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions are practical and conversational rather than jargon-filled.
In the room, Alex listens first and then offers options that match what the person wants to change. He helps people pick small, doable steps. Progress is measured by what the person notices in daily life, such as calmer reactions, clearer decisions, or better sleep.
Alex invites anyone who is ready to try therapy to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. The emphasis is on practical change, steady support, and helping people reconnect with what matters to them.
Client-centered and CBT approaches for online work
Alex uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person and to create a respectful, listening-first space. That approach focuses on understanding the client’s goals and strengths so they can lead the pace and focus of sessions.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and then tests new ways of thinking and acting. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, social worry, and practical habits tied to addictions or money stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alex will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then choose methods together. The plan can shift as progress is made so the approach stays useful and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, allow for quicker check-ins, and suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt their tools to help people make steady, practical changes through remote sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alex help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions, and also addresses self-esteem and motivation issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices a client-centered approach that starts with listening and follows the client’s goals, combined with CBT techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does this clinician have?
He has six years of professional experience providing counseling to people with a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Can people meet with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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