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Online therapist

Aleksander Casas

Compassionate guidance for everyday life struggles

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Credentials
LCPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Aleksander

Aleksander Casas is a licensed clinical professional counselor with eight years of experience offering help to people feeling overwhelmed by life stressors. He emphasizes practical conversation and steady support so clients can sort through their thoughts and emotions. Sessions are focused and down-to-earth, aimed at making small changes that matter in daily life.

Aleksander frames therapy as a collaborative process. He listens first, then helps people identify what matters most to them.

Background and approach

From there he works on realistic steps to reduce distress and build skills that fit each person’s routine and goals. He uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address anxiety, depression, and stress. Those methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take values-guided action.

He also draws on attachment-based and client-centered work to strengthen connection and self-understanding. His practice supports a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting, and self-esteem. Aleksander also brings experience with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress.

He practices in Illinois and offers sessions in English. People who prefer straightforward guidance and a calm, conversational style often find his approach useful. Aleksander encourages pacing that fits each person’s comfort and aims for steady progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Aleksander uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits that get in the way of daily life. He also draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, which encourages noticing difficult feelings while taking action toward personal values. ACT can help when worry or avoidance keeps someone from living in line with what matters to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Aleksander treats it as a collaborative process and will help assess which methods match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may combine techniques so the plan fits the individual rather than following a rigid checklist.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work between meetings. They allow for flexibility while keeping the focus on practical steps, skill practice, and regular check-ins to track progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He works with a broad set of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, and career questions.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is conversational and practical. He listens closely, helps identify what matters to the client, and focuses on small, doable changes that fit daily life.
What training and experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns. His background includes multiple evidence-informed approaches to support different needs.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LCPC, credential IL LCPC 180.013764, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he can work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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