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Alejandro "Alex" Zendejas

Alejandro "Alex" Zendejas, LCSW

California

LCSW - Relationships and Family patterns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family of origin
  • Self esteem work

About Alejandro

Alejandro "Alex" Zendejas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, career challenges, and depression. Alex also focuses on issues tied to family of origin patterns, communication problems, money and financial worries, and questions about life purpose.

Alex prefers straightforward conversations. He listens for the repeated patterns that come from the family a person grew up in. Then he works with each person to notice how those patterns affect daily choices, relationships, and work. Sessions aim to make unhelpful routines clearer and give practical ways to try new responses.

In meetings he encourages honest talk about feelings and behaviors. He pays attention to how someone talks about themselves and others, and uses that information to plan next steps. Sessions can include looking at thought patterns, practicing different ways of talking, and setting small goals to test new habits.

He welcomes discussions about men's issues, young adult transitions, and feelings of emptiness or paranoia without labeling people. Therapy also covers practical areas like money stress and building self-love. Alex’s approach is direct and pragmatic, with an emphasis on applying changes outside sessions.

To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Because sessions use a cancellable subscription model, costs vary with location and plan.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Alex uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is working with thought patterns to reduce anxiety and depression; this involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking to change feelings and behavior. Another focus is communication skills training, which helps people practice clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and resolve recurring conflicts rooted in early family roles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alex collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He reviews what helps and adjusts methods as progress and challenges become clearer over time.

Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use remote appointments to maintain continuity of care while helping people apply changes in their everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesParanoiaSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and depression. Additional focuses include family of origin issues, money worries, and men's issues.

What is his approach in sessions?

Sessions emphasize clear conversation about recurring family patterns and present-day behavior. He uses practical exercises, communication practice, and goal setting to try out new ways of relating.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life-direction concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and the subscription plan used for sessions. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

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