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Aleksander Casas

Aleksander Casas

Therapist · Illinois

Compassionate practical support for life’s pressures

  • Telehealth focused
  • Skills oriented
  • Collaborative style

About Aleksander

Aleksander Casas is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with eight years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. He works with adults who are dealing with depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. He also supports people facing career stress, ADHD concerns, and issues related to body image or eating and sleeping differences.

He encourages using dedicated time to talk things through in a guided telehealth setting. Sessions focus on identifying what is most difficult right now and finding small, practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable. The work combines careful listening with straightforward strategies people can use between meetings.

His background includes a range of therapy styles from cognitive behavioral methods to attachment-focused approaches. That mix helps him tailor sessions to a person’s needs, whether the goal is emotional regulation, clearer communication, or coping with loss. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques when they fit the person’s goals.

Aleksander also pays attention to specific life contexts such as adoption and foster care, aging concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and neurodiversity. He approaches these topics with practical problem-solving and respect for each person’s experience.

People who choose Aleksander can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth style. He asks questions, listens for patterns, and helps build skills that fit into everyday routines. To start, readers should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches for online work and what they involve

Aleksander uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems because it pairs acceptance with practical behavior changes.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships affect emotions and safety. This approach helps when relationship patterns, intimacy, and attachment worries come up.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Aleksander works together with each person to decide which methods match their goals and daily life. The plan can change as progress is made or new priorities appear.

Confirm the current session options before booking to learn how he offers sessions today. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins that match a person’s routine. Some formats use less bandwidth and work well for brief check-ins, while others support longer, in-depth conversations. Talk with him about what will fit your needs and timing.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepressionFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Aleksander help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, combining listening with skill-building. He aims for clear steps people can use between visits.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Aleksander has eight years of experience providing mental health support in a range of areas.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an IL LCPC credential and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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