Therapist profile
Alexander Gordon, LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist - family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment work
About Alexander
Alexander Gordon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.
He begins by listening closely during early sessions to understand a client's daily life and pressures. That helps him and the client set clear, practical goals for short- and longer-term work. Sessions focus on concrete changes in thinking, feeling, and behavior rather than abstract theory.
Alexander draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on the person in front of him. He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them.
His approach is straightforward and process-oriented. Clients can expect to talk through specific problems, practice new skills, and review what works between sessions. He pays attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, and addictive behaviors when those show up.
Alexander’s background in developmental psychology informs how he thinks about life stages and change. He works with people wanting help with impulsivity, guilt and shame, loneliness, and finding clearer direction in life. Sessions are offered in English and follow California LMFT standards.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Alexander uses client-centered therapy to prioritize careful listening and the client’s own goals. That means early sessions focus on gathering a clear picture of daily stresses and family concerns so goals can be set together.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and then try practical experiments to change them. CBT work online can include tracking thoughts, practicing new skills between sessions, and reviewing results together. Attachment-based ideas are used to notice how past relationship patterns affect current reactions and communication in close relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods collaboratively as therapy progresses. Clients help shape which tools are tried and when.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with him during the matching step about scheduling needs and any practical accommodations you prefer.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, and related issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening, then combines attachment ideas and CBT techniques to set practical goals and try small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as a licensed psychotherapist in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices under that credential in California.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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