Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Michael Alexander, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.023726
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 85344
- NPI
- 1750679197
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relationship difficulties
- Anger and depression
- Grief and parenting
About Michael
Michael Alexander is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 19 years of professional experience. He focuses on common life pressures such as relationship strain, family conflict, anger, and depression. He also helps with grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting stresses, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing. Michael listens for patterns that make everyday life harder. Then he works with people to try practical changes and clearer communication strategies. Sessions emphasize steps someone can use between meetings.
Michael adapts the topics and pace to each person. He pays attention to how work, family, and community demands affect emotions and behavior. His approach aims to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning rather than focus only on symptoms.
He describes planning treatment together so goals reflect the client's priorities. That may include setting manageable homework, practicing new ways of talking with others, and building skills to handle anger or low mood. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans adjusted as needed.
People meet him for help with relationship repair, parenting decisions, grief processing, or getting a handle on anger and depression. Sessions are practical and rooted in real-life concerns, with an emphasis on usable tools and clearer communication.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic techniques translate to online sessions
Michael works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and clearer communication. One common approach uses structured problem-solving and communication practice to address relationship strain and family conflict. This involves identifying specific interactions that cause difficulty and rehearsing new ways of speaking or responding to reduce escalation.Another approach focuses on mood and behavior patterns to manage depression and anger. That method breaks problems into small, manageable steps such as daily mood tracking, activity planning, and short behavioral experiments to test what helps in everyday life.
Choosing the right approach happens together. Michael will review what matters most, try techniques that match your goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. The process is collaborative and practical, with regular check-ins about progress and next steps.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday or reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make it simpler to keep continuity when life is busy. Discussing logistics with him will clarify which session length and format best fit everyday needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Illinois, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with relationship issues, family conflict, anger, depression, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses clear conversation to identify problems and practical steps. Sessions focus on communication, coping strategies, and skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of professional experience working with the kinds of concerns listed on his profile.
Is he a licensed clinician in the United States?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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