- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Guilt and shame focus
About Alex
Alex Claussen is an Ohio LPCC with six years of professional experience helping people work through stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem and depression. He focuses on practical steps that people can use in daily life. Alex frames clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on what already works for them.
He draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize the person’s perspective in sessions. That means listening for what matters most and shaping conversations around the client’s goals. He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
In sessions he talks through specific problems such as communication difficulties, divorce and separation, and financial stress. He also addresses themes like forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theories.
People can expect straightforward conversations about what’s getting in the way and what small actions might shift things. Alex helps people break issues into parts they can work on week by week. He invites clients to try practical exercises between sessions when those exercises might help.
He works in English and practices in Ohio as an LPCC. The therapist uses his clinical approaches to match the work to each person’s situation, discussing which tools fit best as the relationship develops.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to the person and following their priorities. Online sessions can keep that same emphasis by centering what the client brings and shaping each meeting around immediate concerns and goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking. That approach adapts well to remote sessions because homework and thought records can be discussed and adjusted between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which tools fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for anxious moments or using client-centered conversation when someone needs to clarify values or decisions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions that avoid travel time, or options that reduce the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit daily routines rather than require major schedule changes.
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 address related to guilt or shame?
He works with guilt and shame alongside grief, forgiveness, self-esteem, and relationship stress. Sessions look at how those feelings show up day to day.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening to understand the meaning of those feelings and follows with cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and actions. The aim is practical steps a person can try between meetings.
What is his professional background and experience?
He holds the LPCC credential and has six years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and depression.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Ohio and holds the OH LPCC credential.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the chosen plan.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.