- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Social anxiety focus
About Alex
Alex Claussen is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor, LPCC, with six years of experience in mental health work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his areas of attention. Alex presents straightforward support for people who are struggling and looking for practical ways forward.
He starts by listening to each person's story and noticing strengths that already exist. Sessions are paced around what the client can manage. Alex uses plain language and clear goals so people know what they are working toward and why.
Alex draws on client-centered therapy to center the client's experience and perspective. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Those approaches are used to address symptoms like worry, avoidance, low mood, and problems with motivation.
Clients often bring concerns about relationships, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt, shame, or isolation. Alex also works with issues such as money stress, men’s concerns, life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love. He aims to help people build small, doable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier routines.
Practical matters such as coping with cravings, handling grief, or preparing for social situations are common session topics. The overall focus is on helping people develop skills and awareness they can use outside of sessions. To begin, he asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Alex uses client-centered and CBT approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to the person's viewpoint and shaping sessions around their priorities. It helps when someone needs acceptance for their experience and a chance to clarify what matters to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to test new ways of responding to anxiety or low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Alex will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, checking in and adapting as needed. That shared decision-making helps make sessions feel purposeful and concrete.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Alex about the best way to structure sessions so they fit your routine and address the social anxiety or other concerns you brought up.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes the client's perspective and clear goals, paired with cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices there.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.