Aleksander Casas, LCPC
Practical support for life transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Illinois
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Illinois)
- LCPC · No. 180.013764
- NPI
- 1851064372
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- Calm problem solving
- Skills for daily life
- Focus on values
About Aleksander
Aleksander Casas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by life stressors and the hard parts of change. He frames therapy as a space to notice what matters and make small, practical shifts.
Aleksander views many struggles as part of being human rather than signs of failure. In sessions he helps people name their thoughts and feelings, and then tests simple strategies to reduce distress. He draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-based ideas to guide the work.
People seek Aleksander for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges tied to caregiving or aging. He also supports those navigating ADHD, body image, career stress, and complicated family dynamics. His practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues as one of several focus areas.
His style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions are meant to be a mix of listening, skill practice, and problem solving. He encourages pacing that fits each person’s life and priorities.
To begin, Aleksander asks clients to identify short-term goals and realistic steps they can use between sessions. He frames therapy as ongoing learning rather than a quick fix, with an emphasis on usable tools that help people carry the work into daily life.
Aleksander views many struggles as part of being human rather than signs of failure. In sessions he helps people name their thoughts and feelings, and then tests simple strategies to reduce distress. He draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-based ideas to guide the work.
People seek Aleksander for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges tied to caregiving or aging. He also supports those navigating ADHD, body image, career stress, and complicated family dynamics. His practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues as one of several focus areas.
His style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions are meant to be a mix of listening, skill practice, and problem solving. He encourages pacing that fits each person’s life and priorities.
To begin, Aleksander asks clients to identify short-term goals and realistic steps they can use between sessions. He frames therapy as ongoing learning rather than a quick fix, with an emphasis on usable tools that help people carry the work into daily life.
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
How these approaches translate to online work
Aleksander commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you clarify values and take small steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Aleksander will talk with each person about goals, past efforts, and what feels manageable. Together you decide which methods to focus on and adjust the plan as progress or new needs appear.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations when that suits them. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance, and Aleksander adapts exercises and skills practice to work in virtual sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Aleksander help with?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and aging and geriatric issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions combine listening, skill practice, and steps you can try between meetings.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has eight years of experience as a clinician working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an IL LCPC credential and provides services from Illinois.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside the United States?
He accepts international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.