Alexander Haney, LPC, LPC-MHSP - Therapist in Tennessee

About Alexander

Alexander Haney is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Specialist (LPC-MHSP) who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a range of individual issues. He uses clear, goal-oriented approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood struggles, addictions, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. Alexander writes plainly and invites parents who feel overwhelmed to explore realistic steps forward.

He emphasizes commitment and steady work rather than quick fixes. Alexander draws on six years of clinical experience and practices in Tennessee.

Background and approach

He blends practical therapies to match what each person needs. Sessions often center on learning new skills, trying small changes between meetings, and tracking progress over time. He offers both shorter-term plans and longer-term support depending on goals.

His methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work. These approaches are used to address mood disorders, compulsive behaviors, panic and social anxiety, and issues like codependency or infidelity. He also supports people dealing with life transitions, unclear life purpose, or isolation.

Alexander aims to create a straightforward, collaborative space. He helps clients set concrete goals and practices to use outside sessions. He stresses that therapy is an active process that asks for engagement from the person seeking help.

Practically, sessions can be held via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Conversations are focused and paced to fit busy family lives. The overall goal is to build skills and clarity so people can return to daily life feeling more capable.

Practical therapy approaches for online family and parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where a person wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors in simple, practice-based ways; it is often used for depression, panic, social anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to use and when to shift focus. Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules. These formats let people connect from home, use brief check-ins between appointments, and maintain momentum when life gets hectic. The flexibility supports consistent work on goals while adapting to changing family rhythms.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy difficulties, among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on setting goals and practicing skills between meetings. He asks for active participation rather than offering one-off solutions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship issues.

What credentials and where is he licensed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Specialist (LPC-MHSP) with Tennessee license numbers TN LPC 4171 and TN LPC-MHSP 4171 and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Tennessee
Languages: English

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