- CBT approach
- Existential ideas
- Strengths based
About Aleksandr
Aleksandr Raynov is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 19 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and anger.
He trained in social work at Adelphi University School of Social Work and also holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Before starting in mental health in 2005, he worked in a range of other jobs including mechanical engineer, CNC operator, first responder, and IT consultant. Those earlier careers shape how he notices practical problems and realistic strengths in people’s lives.
Sessions tend to use a strengths-based tone. He helps clients identify what they already do well and builds on those skills. Conversations focus on concrete patterns of thinking and behavior, and on how small changes can reduce stress and irritation in daily life.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and actions that feed anxiety, low mood, or angry reactions. He also uses existential ideas to talk about meaning, responsibility, and the choices people make when life feels uncertain. Together these approaches aim to make feelings easier to manage and decisions clearer.
Aleksandr speaks English, Spanish, and Russian. His background includes inpatient hospital work, outpatient clinics, home visits, and private practice. He encourages a straightforward, practical way of working that helps people face current problems and practical steps forward.
How his CBT and existential approach work online
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood by breaking down what happens before, during, and after strong feelings.He also draws on existential therapy to talk about meaning, responsibility, and choices in life. That approach helps when people feel stuck, question values, or want clearer direction amid change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will help clients decide, together, which methods fit their goals, daily schedules, and preferences. That collaborative decision guides what skills and conversations are prioritized.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions. Licensed professionals, including therapists, often adapt exercises and homework to online formats so clients can practice skills where they live and work.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a strengths-based approach and practical conversation. Sessions focus on identifying habits, thoughts, and small steps clients can use daily.
How long has he been practicing?
He has worked in mental health since 2005, giving him 19 years of experience across hospitals, clinics, home visits, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, based in New York.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Russian.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.