Aleksandr Raynov, LCSW
Practical, strength-based therapy for everyday challenges
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How Aleksandr works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Russian
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Aleksandr
Aleksandr Raynov is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on practical, hands-on help for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. He draws on nearly two decades of experience to guide people through difficult life moments. Aleksandr uses clear, direct conversations and a strengths-based approach to help clients find what’s already working for them.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University School of Social Work and has practiced in hospitals, outpatient clinics, independent practice, and clients' homes.
Background and approach
Before entering mental health, Aleksandr held roles as a mechanical engineer, CNC operator, first responder in New York, and IT consultant. That varied background shapes his practical problem-solving style in sessions. Sessions are focused on helping people build day-to-day skills that reduce stress and improve mood.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors that maintain problems. Existential Therapy ideas are brought in to talk about meaning, values, and how clients want to live their lives. Aleksandr emphasizes small, concrete steps that lead to steady change.
He helps clients work through family concerns, relationship strain, intimacy issues, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Anger is treated as a solvable problem with clear strategies rather than a personal failing. He offers services in English, Spanish, and Russian and practices in New York.
Aleksandr draws on both clinical training and his earlier careers to tailor support that fits each person’s life and goals.
What Aleksandr works with
Everything Aleksandr lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Aleksandr's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
Approaches Aleksandr lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Aleksandr’s Approaches Work Online
Aleksandr uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. CBT sessions tend to include specific exercises, skill practice, and simple tools you can try between meetings.He also draws on Existential Therapy to talk about values, meaning, and life choices when people face big changes or loss. Those conversations focus on what matters to the individual and how they want to move forward, not on abstract theory.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Aleksandr will work with clients to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If something doesn’t feel helpful, he adjusts the plan so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief updates or focused questions into a busy day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and accessible while keeping the focus on steady, usable progress.
Questions people ask about Aleksandr
What concerns does Aleksandr commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, anger, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a strengths-based approach with practical, conversational sessions. Expect clear, skills-focused work that targets everyday problems.
How much experience does he have?
Aleksandr has worked in mental health since 2005, giving him 19 years of clinical experience across several settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a New York LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Russian.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.