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- Values clarification
- Self-regulation skills
- Trauma recovery focus
About Alex
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with 10 years of experience, Alex Blankenstein helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and life changes. He uses practical techniques focused on values clarification, self-regulation, and rewriting limiting beliefs to help people move past stuck patterns. Sessions are presented in plain language and aim to surface realistic steps for change.
Alex draws on his own life experience to inform his approach. He emphasizes identifying personal values, building skills to manage intense feelings, and reshaping the self-talk that keeps people repeating old behaviors. That work is applied to concerns such as compulsive sexual behavior, trauma recovery, and struggles with purpose or emptiness.
He describes his role as a strong mind coach and a guide for people who want tangible change. Conversations are direct and action-oriented, with room for processing emotions and experimenting with new behaviors. Expect practical exercises, values work, and strategies to improve impulse control and communication.
Alex has worked with adults across a variety of life challenges for a decade. His background includes structured processes for trauma healing and habit change, paired with attention to how attachment and abandonment issues affect relationships.
People who choose him often look for a blend of straightforward coaching and therapeutic processing. He frames progress as gradual and measurable, using values and regulation skills to track gains. To begin, users should follow the site matching steps to schedule an initial session.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Alex uses a few clear techniques online in plain, practical ways. Values clarification is a focused process of identifying what matters most and setting short-term actions to reflect those priorities; it helps when life feels aimless or decisions are hard. Self-regulation work teaches ways to pause and manage strong emotions through concrete steps like breathing, brief behavioral experiments, and scripted responses for high-stress moments. Trauma-focused work involves stabilizing skills first, then gradual processing of distressing memories while building coping tools for daily life.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He works with each person to decide which techniques to try first, reviews what helps, and adjusts plans based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative approach keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to continue therapy through remote sessions while balancing family, work, or other commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses evidence-based techniques that emphasize values clarification, self-regulation, and rewriting limiting beliefs. Sessions combine direct coaching with therapeutic processing and practical exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of behavioral and trauma-related concerns. That decade of work informs his practical, skills-focused methods.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and practices in Utah. The credential shown is UT LCMHC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located where his UT LCMHC applies.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and logistics before the initial meeting.
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