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Aleksander Casas, LCPC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Aleksander

Aleksander Casas is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who brings eight years of clinical experience to helping people navigate life’s pressures.

Background and approach

He frames difficult moments as opportunities for exploration rather than signs of personal failure, offering a guided telehealth setting where clients can examine thoughts, feelings, and patterns that feel heavy to carry alone.

Aleksander emphasizes learning practical strategies alongside deeper insight to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and a variety of intimacy and identity topics. His approach blends several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs, and he welcomes international clients who are comfortable working in English.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to Aleksander’s availability, allowing a clear, stepwise way to get started on change and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Growth and Healing

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach that helps people explore the different parts of their inner world, giving language and structure to competing emotions or impulses so they can be understood and integrated. It can be useful for those who feel internal conflict, shame, or repeated patterns that seem hard to change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and committed action; it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where a mix of acceptance and practical change is needed. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, and it can support people working to change relational habits or heal from attachment wounds.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Aleksander will work with clients to evaluate what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques from different models to create a plan that feels workable and relevant. This shared exploration helps ensure the work aligns with each person’s priorities.

Online therapy with Aleksander is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow people to engage in sustained therapy from locations that suit them while using a mix of real-time and asynchronous options for communication and support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Aleksander works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, parenting and career challenges, and many related topics.
What is Aleksander’s therapeutic style and approach?
He combines depth-oriented and skills-based methods such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet each client where they are.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Aleksander has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and life concerns.
Where is Aleksander licensed to practice?
He holds an Illinois LCPC with license number IL LCPC 180.013764 and practices from Illinois while accepting clients who connect online.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients who are comfortable receiving services in English.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English