Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT
Practical, action-focused therapy for life changes
Book with AlexanderWorks with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
How Alexander works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alexander
Alexander "Alex" Dannin is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses direct, person-focused methods to help people regain balance. He brings ten years of clinical experience and a practical style to sessions. Alex explains feelings plainly and helps clients notice what those feelings point to.
He works with issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, and career challenges. In sessions Alex listens first and then helps clients name the beliefs behind their emotions.
Background and approach
He uses approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape short-term steps and longer-term changes. The focus is on real actions clients can try between sessions to see if things shift. Alex also pays attention to life roles and work demands when those areas cause strain.
He supports people facing midlife questions, workplace pressure, money concerns, and struggles with self-worth. Communication problems, control issues, and feelings of emptiness are common topics he addresses. His background includes work in IT and finance before moving into therapy, which gives him practical insight into career stress and workplace dynamics.
He sees therapy as a collaborative process, where the client’s goals guide each session. Alex offers straightforward tools for coping with change and rebuilding a sense of capability. Sessions are conducted in English and available to people in California and beyond.
He accepts international clients and adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and life circumstances.
What Alexander works with
Everything Alexander lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alexander's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Alexander lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online therapy for practical change
Alexander blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to address everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy means listening closely and following the client's lead, helping people feel heard and understood while they set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering tools to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anger, anxiety, or low mood.Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to what is working and builds on small, achievable steps. This approach is useful when someone wants concrete progress in a few areas, such as handling workplace stress or improving communication. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, then adapt methods as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls suit in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow brief updates or ongoing support between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Alexander
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with relationship difficulties, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, career and workplace issues, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include self-esteem, communication problems, control issues, and loneliness.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used here?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, starting with listening and then identifying beliefs behind feelings. He uses short-term steps as well as longer-term strategies drawn from client-centered, CBT, and solution-focused ideas.
What experience does the therapist bring?
He has ten years of clinical experience and a background in corporate IT and finance, which informs his work on career and workplace stress. That blend shapes a practical, results-oriented approach.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His practice is based in California.
In which languages are sessions offered and can international clients receive care?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients and provides services across time zones when scheduling allows.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapists availability.