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Aleksander Casas

Aleksander Casas

LCPC

Practical, trauma-informed counseling for life stressors

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  • Trauma-informed focus
  • Practical skill building
  • Collaborative approach

About Aleksander

Aleksander Casas is a licensed clinical professional counselor with eight years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by life stressors. He focuses on guiding clients through painful or confusing moments so they can make clearer choices. Aleksander emphasizes steady, practical work rather than quick fixes.

Aleksander believes many struggles come from hard life experiences and unmet needs, not personal failure. He uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive and acceptance-based methods to look at how past hurts shape present reactions. Sessions aim to notice patterns, practice new responses, and build small skills that make daily life easier.

His style is direct and collaborative. He listens closely, asks straightforward questions, and helps people set realistic goals. The tone in sessions is respectful and focused on what the client wants to change.

Aleksander works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges with sleep, eating, or attention. He also addresses topics like caregiver stress, body image, and attachment-related worries.

People who choose him often want clear tools and steady support as they work through tough feelings. To start, Aleksander asks clients to describe what matters to them and then builds a plan that fits their daily life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Aleksander uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to look at how difficult events affect feelings and behavior, helping people process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life. He also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and building action even when emotions are hard to change. Attachment-Based Therapy is another approach he draws on to understand relationship patterns and help people form more secure connections.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Aleksander collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most in real life.

The biography references a guided telehealth setting, so please confirm the exact session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Working online still focuses on practical skill-building and processing difficult experiences, while aiming to fold change into everyday routines.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

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

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Aleksander help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating struggles, ADHD, caregiver stress, and many related topics.

What is Aleksander's therapy style like?

His approach is direct and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps, noticing patterns, and building small skills that can be used between visits.

How long has he been practicing?

He has eight years of clinical experience working with people facing a variety of life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

Aleksander holds an IL LCPC credential and practices with a base in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Aleksander also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography describes a guided telehealth setting, but please confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.

How are fees and billing 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 Aleksander?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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