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Aleksander Casas

Aleksander Casas

LCPC

Therapist · Illinois · 8+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for stressful moments

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  • Focus on anger
  • Practical tools
  • Goal oriented

About Aleksander

Aleksander Casas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with eight years of experience. He frames therapy as a focused space to sort through life stressors and everyday strains. He invites people to set aside time to notice what’s happening and to trace feelings back to their sources.

His approach is down-to-earth and practical. Sessions aim to make sense of strong emotions like anger, anxiety, or grief and to find clearer ways to respond. He draws on cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns while using acceptance-based ideas to reduce struggle with painful feelings.

Aleksander also uses attachment-informed work to look at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current reactions. He blends this with client-centered listening so people feel heard and understood as they decide what matters most to change. He can help with stress, addiction concerns, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strains, and career-related stress.

He commonly works with people dealing with trauma, grief, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those exploring identity and relationship challenges, including issues common in LGBT communities. His practice takes a practical tone - talking through difficult moments, trying new responses, and noticing small shifts.

To begin, Aleksander asks people to reflect on goals and current struggles. He helps set simple steps that fit day-to-day life. The focus is on learning tools and making changes people can keep using after sessions end.

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

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Aleksander uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, anger, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with stress.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing painful feelings without getting stuck and clarifying personal values to guide action. ACT can help when people want to live differently despite difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Aleksander works with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape sessions so they match what someone needs that week or over time.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping progress consistent during life changes. Online work can make it easier to check in during a lunch break, reduce travel time, and keep momentum between sessions. The original biography does not state specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking so arrangements match daily routines and technical needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LCPC
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180.013764
NPI
1851064372

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, sleep and eating problems, parenting strains, and career issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He blends practical skills with acceptance and reflection. Sessions include listening, discussing patterns, and trying new responses that fit daily life.

How long has he been practicing?

Aleksander has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) practicing from Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
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  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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