- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Attachment and relationships
About Alexander
Alexander Gordon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping young adults manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and life changes. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
Gordon begins by listening closely to understand a client's everyday life and struggles. He uses a client-centered approach to jointly set clear goals for therapy. Sessions are practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on small, manageable steps that fit into a young adult's busy schedule.
He draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness exercises are included when people need tools for emotional regulation and stress management.
His background includes developmental psychology, which informs how he frames challenges like identity formation, career transitions, and relationship shifts. He pays attention to family dynamics, communication problems, and caregiver stress when those issues are relevant to a person's goals.
Clients can expect clear goal-setting, practical skills, and collaborative planning. His work often addresses mood concerns, panic symptoms, impulsivity, and habits like smoking or vaping. Sessions aim to help young adults make changes that matter in day-to-day life.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Alexander integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in clear, practical ways. Attachment-Based ideas look at how early relationship patterns shape reactions now and can help with intimacy and communication struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on careful listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients lead the pace and focus of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to test small changes that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Alexander will discuss options and experiment together to see which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to the specific challenges of early adulthood, like career transitions, identity questions, and relationship shifts.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, shifts, or commuting. They also allow shorter check-ins, focusing on skills practice, or using exercises that work well without in-person setup. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, DBT skills practice, and attachment-focused conversation to an online setting while keeping sessions practical and goal-oriented.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting pressure, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes careful listening and joint goal-setting, often mixing CBT, DBT skills, and attachment-focused ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as a psychotherapist in California.
Is he a licensed professional and where does he practice?
He holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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