Alex is an LMSW who works with individuals, couples, and polycules at Express Yourself Therapy in Manhattan. He came to this work after a career in disability advocacy and social work professional development because he truly believed in the importance of working alongside people during their own periods of struggle and evolution. His sessions tend to be warm, inquisitive, and anchored in both self-kindness and empathetic challenges towards growth. 

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Alex’s approach draws on psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and relational therapies. He believes that people should be allowed to be complex and that real change requires us to accept and integrate our vibrant, multifaceted selves to improve our quality of life holistically. He works collaboratively with clients to identify patterns from their past and their internal emotional experiences of the present, to challenge them towards achieving real, lasting change.

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Alex has particular depth of experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergence, and with men’s issues. He approaches these populations with curiosity and without judgment, and sees these experiences as an initial lens for exploring each individual’s unique experience of life. He’s very comfortable helping clients explore their dynamic sense of self, integrate disparate versions of themselves, confront uncomfortable parts, and challenge past lessons which no longer serve them. He is likewise comfortable doing this work within couple or polycule dynamics, to help partners understand each other and communicate in ways that feel healthy and effective.

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Alex identifies as a gay, white man with ADHD and utilizes these experiences as part of his relational approach. Outside of sessions, he can be found haunting the fantasy or science fiction sections of bookstores throughout the city (or wherever he might be traveling), thinking way too much about complicated characters in media, or fighting the endless war against the ADHD urge to mindlessly scroll on his phone. 

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Education:  MSW, Silberman School of Social Work, 2023

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License:  LMSW, State of New York

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Additional training: ADHD throughout the lifespan, LGBTQIA+-affirmative CBT, ERP

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Availability:  Mondays, in-person, and Monday-Friday for virtual clients (various times)  ·  Currently accepting new clients

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Fee range:  $100–$350 per session (sliding scale)

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Specialties: ADHD/Autism/Neurodivergence · Depression · Anxiety · Men’s issues ·  LGBTQIA+ affirming · Shame · Chronic illness · Life transitions · Relationship issues · Exploration of identity/coming out

 

If you are interested in working together, please email intake@expressyourselftherapynyc.com to schedule a consultation.