About Alexei
Alexei Kasanzew is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, stress, and life transitions. He also helps people facing minority-related challenges and questions about identity and purpose.
He aims to make starting therapy less intimidating. He creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk honestly without needing to have everything figured out.
Background and approach
He emphasizes listening first and letting the client’s goals guide the work. His style is warm and straightforward. He leans on proven, evidence-based techniques and blends methods to fit each person.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on building better day-to-day coping skills. Alexei pays attention to cultural context and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on mood and relationships. He helps people talk through communication problems, commitment questions, and challenges that arise during midlife transitions.
He also supports those navigating men’s issues and multicultural concerns. Therapy with him typically involves setting clear, achievable goals and checking progress regularly. People can expect a collaborative process that balances empathy with practical strategies.
He encourages small changes that add up to clearer thinking and steadier emotion. If someone wants to begin, the first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session that fits their needs. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
How Alexei Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Alexei draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them for online work. One common approach focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood; it teaches skills to notice thoughts and try more balanced responses. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and behavior change - setting small, doable goals to improve daily routines, sleep, and relationships. These methods help with stress, depression, and relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Alexei listens to each person’s goals, current challenges, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit different lives. Video lets people see facial cues and use visual tools during a session. Phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and between-session support easier. These options increase flexibility so therapy can fit work, family, and daily routines.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English, Spanish