- Social anxiety and phobia
- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and stress
About Alexander
Alexander Pitaluga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 25 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, and issues related to identity and LGBT experiences, including social anxiety and phobia. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Alexander offers straightforward sessions that focus on what is happening now and what a client wants to change. He combines practical skills with time to talk through feelings and past events. Sessions often include exercises to manage symptoms and moments for reflection about patterns that keep problems alive.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques including psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns, cognitive behavioral strategies to change thinking and behavior, and dialectical behavioral tools to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Those methods are mixed based on what a person needs and how they prefer to work.
Across his career Alexander has worked with people facing a wide range of life events. That experience informs how he helps clients understand themselves and develop coping strategies. He also supports people navigating identity questions, sexual health concerns, and relationship issues not limited to one relationship type.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Prospective clients are invited to confirm current session options before booking and to use the platform's matching steps to schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches are used for online care
Alexander draws from a few evidence-based approaches that translate well to remote work. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; these methods often include short exercises and homework to practice between sessions and suit problems like anxiety and low mood.Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns that repeat over time and how past experiences shape current relationships and reactions. That perspective can help when social fears or recurring conflicts keep coming up. Dialectical behavioral strategies teach concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and tolerating distress, which many people find useful when anxiety spikes.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match goals, preferences, and what feels manageable in day-to-day life. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a single decision.
The biography does not specify exact session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people value online sessions for fitting therapy into busy routines, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skills practice to remote appointments to keep momentum between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, among other issues, and lists social anxiety and phobia as a focus.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines talk therapy with practical skills using evidence-based techniques to change thoughts, behaviors, and regulate emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida LCSW and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when you arrange sessions.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.