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Alexander Regalado

Therapist · New York

Therapist focused on practical change

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Alexander Regalado
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Colorado · CSW.09926669; LCSW, New York · 098035; LICSW, Washington · LW 61503032
NPI
1982095642
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
New York
  • Client-centered approach
  • Skills-based work
  • Compassionate support

About Alexander

Alexander Regalado is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of experience. He is licensed in Colorado and practices with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Alexander focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression.

He tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions are straightforward and focused on steps people can try between meetings. He aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.

Alexander draws from client-centered work to follow the person's lead and create a respectful space. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness tools are used when emotional regulation or grounding skills are needed.

Clients who come for help with codependency, attachment concerns, communication problems, or issues around intimacy will find a clinician who addresses patterns and practical change. He also supports people dealing with sleep problems, career stress, compassion fatigue, and substance-related challenges.

Sessions include goal-setting, skill practice, and review of what is or is not working. Alexander encourages small, measurable steps and keeps the pace tied to each person’s comfort. He reminds clients that starting therapy is a meaningful first move and that progress often builds from steady effort.

How Alexander’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead to build trust and direction; online sessions can keep this same focus through guided conversation and joint planning. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns; it often includes worksheets or brief exercises that translate well to remote sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced and reviewed during online meetings.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make behavioral homework simpler to share and review between meetings. Licensed professionals can still use the same skill-building exercises, practice grounding or breathing techniques together, and track progress from one appointment to the next.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Colorado, New York, Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alexander commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related issues like codependency and communication problems.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is client-centered and respectful, focusing on clear conversation, practical steps, and tailoring plans to each person’s needs.

What experience does he bring?

He has five years of professional experience and works from approaches such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to address emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Colorado with practice based in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

How do I start working with Alexander?

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