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Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT
California
LMFT - Relationships and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Client-centered approach
About Alexander
Alexander "Alex" Dannin is a California LMFT with 10 years of clinical experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career concerns, and life changes. He focuses on practical work to notice unhelpful thoughts and adjust behaviors so daily life feels more manageable.
Alex uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to address low self-esteem, depression, anger, and communication problems. He helps people clarify goals, test new ways of responding, and build small habits that support change.
Sessions typically start by identifying what’s most pressing and what patterns keep repeating. Alex looks at the thoughts and beliefs that drive emotions, then works with clients to try different responses and track what helps. That approach is useful for issues like guilt and shame, frustration at work, or coping with midlife changes.
He also brings conversational coaching into sessions for career and workplace concerns, and explores life purpose, money stress, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. The work can include short, practical exercises and concrete action steps between meetings.
Alex previously worked in IT and finance before moving into mental health, and he draws on that background when addressing workplace and career transitions. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, and uses a subscription model for scheduling and payment.
How his approaches apply to online sessions
Alexander uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts that lead to unhelpful feelings and behaviors; CBT often includes structured exercises and homework to practice between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides space for the client to lead discussions while the therapist listens and reflects, useful when people need to clarify values or work through emotional blocks. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, attainable steps and specific goals so progress can be tracked quickly and adjusted as needed.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. The process is practical and goal-oriented, with regular check-ins about what is and isn’t helping.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a normal week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people keep continuity of care if they move or travel, while the therapist and client focus on concrete steps that translate into daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with relationship strain, self-esteem, career and workplace problems, stress and anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. The focus is on practical exercises and noticing what changes emotions and actions.
What is his professional background?
He has 10 years of clinical experience and previously worked in IT and finance before training as a therapist.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
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?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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