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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Strengths based approach
About Aleksandr
LCSW, New York. 19 years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and anger. Aleksandr Raynov uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy alongside a strengths-based outlook.
Raynov earned a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University School of Social Work and has worked in hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, private practice, and in clients' homes. He also holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and previously worked as a mechanical engineer, CNC operator, first responder in New York, and IT consultant. Those earlier roles inform his practical, problem-focused style.
Sessions tend to focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and on building usable skills. He blends CBT techniques that break down thoughts and behaviors with existential discussions about meaning, choice, and values. The work is often direct and task-oriented, with an emphasis on clients' existing strengths.
Typical concerns addressed include managing intense emotions, coping with loss, rebuilding confidence, and navigating life changes. He also supports people working through intimacy-related issues and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. The approach is aimed at helping people find clearer direction and more consistent coping strategies.
Clients who prefer concrete tools and reflective conversation may find this approach clear and practical. Before booking, confirm current session formats and logistical details through the platform’s scheduling flow.
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Using CBT and Existential Work in remote sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress by teaching concrete skills and stepwise changes. Existential Therapy examines how values, choice, and meaning shape a person's difficulties. That approach can help when someone is wrestling with life changes, grief, or questions about purpose.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to pair practical CBT techniques with existential conversations when that fits the client's goals. Sessions usually balance skill practice, reflection, and planning so clients leave with things to try between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and homework to online formats so progress can continue even when schedules are tight.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish, Russian
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger.
Which methods does he use in sessions?
The work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy, and also uses a strengths-based perspective to build practical skills and meaning-focused reflection.
How long has he practiced?
He has 19 years of experience in mental health settings, starting in 2005 and including inpatient, outpatient, community, and private practice work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with a base in New York.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Russian.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the platform steps.
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