Alex Claussen, LPCC

Alex Claussen is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with six years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He approaches therapy with respect for each person’s story and strengths. He encourages practical steps toward a more satisfying life and stays focused on the client’s goals.

Alex uses straightforward, relatable talk in sessions. He listens first, then works with people to identify patterns that get in the way. He often uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in the client's needs and values.

Typical sessions include setting clear goals, practicing new skills, and checking progress between meetings. Alex can help with communication problems, isolation and loneliness, money and financial stress, and challenges around divorce or separation. He also supports people wrestling with guilt, shame, or questions about life purpose.

He aims to create a calm, practical space where clients can try small changes and build confidence. For people working through addictions or heavy loss, he focuses on manageable steps rather than overwhelming plans. The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can handle.

Alex offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based sessions to fit different schedules and needs. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit and then schedule sessions based on availability.

How Alex Uses Practical Approaches in Online Therapy

Alex draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on identifying patterns that cause distress and practicing new responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and habit-related concerns.

He also uses client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's priorities and pace. That approach emphasizes active listening and supporting each person to find their own solutions rather than pushing a fixed plan.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Alex collaborates with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made or new challenges come up.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions.