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Alexander Gordon

Alexander Gordon, LMFT

California

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LMFT - Anger and Life Changes

  • Attachment work
  • Client-centered
  • CBT techniques

About Alexander

Alexander Gordon is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults around stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. He also helps people dealing with ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, and parenting strain.

He begins by listening closely in the first sessions to understand what matters most in a client’s life. That information guides clear, concrete goals the two of them set together. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings as well as on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.

Alexander uses client-centered approaches that prioritize the person’s perspective and experience. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape present behavior. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behavior in everyday situations.

He incorporates elements from dialectical behavior therapy and existential thinking when those perspectives fit a person’s goals. Mindfulness-based practices may be suggested for stress, sleep, and strong emotions. Across methods he aims for straightforward techniques people can try right away.

Clients can expect short-term skills work alongside deeper conversations about personal meaning and relationships. He works in English and practices in California as an LMFT. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Alexander uses attachment-based ideas to explore how early relationships influence current reactions. This approach looks at patterns such as clinging, avoidance, or quick irritation and helps people notice how those patterns show up now.

He also uses client-centered therapy, which centers on careful listening and the client’s experience. That means sessions focus on the person’s priorities and on building clear goals together. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and mood problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is revisited as therapy progresses so techniques can be added or adapted.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice new skills in the context of everyday life while getting feedback from a licensed professional.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related issues does he address?

He helps with losing temper, built-up resentment, and anger that affects relationships and work. Anger appears alongside related concerns like stress, anxiety, and addiction.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered style that focuses on listening and collaboration. He mixes practical skills with exploration of patterns that drive behavior.

How much experience does he have working with these issues?

He has three years of professional experience as a licensed psychotherapist in California. That experience includes work with mood, addiction, and relationship difficulties.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

He is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services based in that state.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected plan.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.

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