- Client-Centered focus
- Existential perspective
- Gottman communication work
About Alexander
Alexander Guzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 20 years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues such as attachment, body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood difficulties, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
He starts from the view that clients are the experts on their own stories. Sessions focus on listening first, then identifying strengths the client already has. Conversations move toward small, practical steps that fit daily life rather than overwhelming plans.
His background blends client-centered and existential ideas. That means sessions pay attention to what matters to the person now and how they make sense of their choices. Motivational interviewing techniques are used to explore readiness for change and to strengthen commitment to goals.
He also draws on narrative and Jungian perspectives to look at the stories and repeated patterns a person brings. For people dealing with relationship strain, elements of the Gottman Method are applied to improve communication and manage conflict more clearly.
Sessions are plain and direct. The aim is to help people talk through what they regret, what they want to repair, and how to move forward with more clarity. To begin, a short questionnaire and an initial session are used to shape the plan and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead. In online work this looks like focused conversations where the therapist reflects what he hears and helps outline next steps. It is useful for worries about self-esteem, stress, and decisions about career or relationships.Existential Therapy helps name what matters and what choices feel meaningful. Online sessions using this approach ask about values and life direction, and they can help when people feel empty, stuck, or overwhelmed by change.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over the first few meetings rather than committing to one path immediately.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list formats. Ask which session formats are offered and how they fit into your routine. Online options can make it easier to schedule during work breaks, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when days are busy, or avoid being on camera if someone prefers audio only. These practical choices are discussed and arranged with the therapist when setting up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He listens to how those feelings fit into a person's life story and uses conversations to identify practical steps. Sessions combine narrative reflection with motivational interviewing to explore what change might look like.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with adult clients on emotional and life concerns. His practice blends several therapeutic approaches to match different kinds of problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. His practice is located in New York state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. The first step is a short questionnaire and an initial session to set the structure.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.