Alex Claussen , LPCC

Alex Claussen is a licensed therapist in Ohio who holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He brings a respectful, strengths-based approach to working with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

He views each person as the expert of their own story and looks for existing resources and strengths that can be mobilized to meet current challenges. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Alex aims to provide steady support and practical guidance throughout that process. He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients clarify goals and build momentum toward meaningful change.

Alex also attends to related life concerns such as communication difficulties, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose. His work is oriented toward helping people regain clarity, strengthen self-love and social confidence, and develop actionable strategies that fit their values and circumstances.

Client-Centered and CBT Support Delivered Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on treating the individual as the expert of their own experience. In this approach the therapist offers empathy, active listening, and acceptance to help clients explore feelings, build self-awareness, and increase self-esteem and motivation. It is often helpful for people coping with grief, low confidence, loneliness, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and test unhelpful thoughts and patterns of behavior. Through practical exercises and skill-building, CBT supports people in managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and difficulties related to stress and addictive behaviors by teaching tools to reframe thinking and change behavioral responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Alex works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow sessions from a familiar environment, and let therapists and clients focus on practical strategies that can be used in daily life.