- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Goals oriented
About Alex
Alex Claussen is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of experience. He focuses on practical support for men who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, low self-esteem, or depression. He frames the work around each person's strengths and choices. He encourages taking the first step toward a more satisfying life and offers steady, respectful guidance along the way.
Clients can expect a straightforward, collaborative style that emphasizes listening first. Alex centers sessions on what matters most to the client and uses clear tools to address day-to-day problems. He draws from Client-Centered Therapy to make room for the client's perspective and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits.
His practice helps people sort through communication problems, divorce and separation concerns, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. He also supports men dealing with money and financial stress, questions about life purpose, and struggles with self-love or social anxiety.
Sessions focus on small, doable changes rather than sweeping promises. Conversations aim to build confidence, reduce avoidance, and create coping plans for challenging moments. Progress is tracked through agreed goals and honest check-ins.
Alex asks clients to view therapy as a partnership where the client leads and the clinician offers tools and feedback. He helps people translate insights into everyday routines that fit work, family, and other obligations.
How Alex Uses Client-Centered Work and CBT Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's point of view. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance while the client leads what to talk about; this helps people feel heard and clearer about their priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable steps, teaches practical coping skills, and helps people test new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Alex will work with the client to try methods that match the person's goals and preferences, adjusting as needed based on what helps most. The work is collaborative and focused on measurable steps the person can use between meetings.
Session logistics are not listed here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions happen around work or family commitments. Licensed professionals can use digital sessions to practice CBT exercises and to hold reflective, client-centered conversations that translate into everyday change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counselor address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like communication problems and social anxiety.
How would sessions typically feel?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, with active listening and practical steps to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of clinical experience helping people manage motivation, confidence, and emotional challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.