About Aleksandr
Aleksandr Raynov uses practical, strengths-based methods to help people manage everyday challenges. He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience. Aleksandr speaks English, Spanish, and Russian and practices from New York.
He focuses on clear steps people can take to feel more in control and move forward. Aleksandr draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also uses existential therapy to talk about meaning, values, and how choices shape daily life.
How Aleksandr works
Sessions are focused and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on what people can do between meetings. His background includes inpatient hospital units, outpatient clinics, independent practice, and community visits to clients' homes. Before mental health work he trained as a mechanical engineer and worked in several technical and first responder roles.
That mix of experience influences a straightforward, problem-solving style in session. People come to Aleksandr for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, intimacy-related struggles, family and relationship concerns, trauma and coping with life changes. He helps people rebuild confidence and find practical ways to manage emotions.
Sessions aim to translate insights into small, doable steps. Clients describe therapy as collaborative and focused on strengths and real-world strategies. Aleksandr supports people who want a clear plan, skills they can practice, and a therapist who connects life experience to therapeutic work.
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What Aleksandr works with
The areas below are the ones Aleksandr selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Russian |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How Aleksandr’s Approaches Work Online
Aleksandr uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often practical and goal-oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit changes. He also draws on existential therapy to discuss meaning, values, and life choices, which can help when people feel stuck or unsure about their direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aleksandr collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. He mixes techniques as needed and checks in regularly to adjust the plan together.
Online sessions make that collaborative work flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter, shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let people message between sessions, share updates, or do shorter check-ins without scheduling a full call. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care.
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