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Aleksander Casas

Aleksander Casas, LCPC

Illinois

LCPC in Illinois - Family of origin and relationships

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Attachment-focused work
  • CBT and ACT methods

About Aleksander

Aleksander Casas is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with eight years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, and family of origin issues. He frames struggles as problems to work through rather than personal failings. Aleksander emphasizes making time to address what feels heavy so people can make clearer decisions about their lives.

He uses clear, practical conversation to look at patterns that come from the family someone grew up in. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active and on learning small skills to change them. He draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance-based tools to reduce distress and increase flexibility.

Aleksander also works from an attachment-informed perspective. That means he pays attention to how early relationships shape expectations about closeness and trust. He helps people notice those expectations and try different ways of relating in current relationships.

Therapy sessions are described as guided time to explore feelings and thinking. Aleksander will help set goals and track progress while offering practical coping techniques for sleep, anger, and stress. He also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, and identity concerns.

In sessions he uses a client-centered stance to listen without jumping to fixes and draws on dialectical skills when emotional regulation is a priority. People who want to understand how their past affects present choices may find this approach useful.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Aleksander draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current closeness and trust. It helps people recognize those patterns and practice different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Aleksander will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration guides whether to emphasize skills training, value-based action, or examining attachment patterns.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people video sessions make it easier to use visual tools, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical scheduling and format needs happens during the matching and first session stages.

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

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family of origin issues, plus mood and coping challenges such as depression, grief, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses practical conversation and goal-focused work, blending client-centered listening with skills from CBT, ACT, and DBT when helpful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Aleksander has eight years of experience as a clinician working with adults on stress, relationship patterns, and related concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an IL LCPC, which stands for Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that 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.

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