Aleksander Casas, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment work

About Aleksander

Aleksander Casas is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life challenges. Aleksander helps clients who are also navigating parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.

Aleksander frames therapy as a chance to name difficult feelings and understand patterns that get in the way. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In practice he focuses on what is happening in the moment and on the emotions beneath behavior.

In a typical conversation he will help clients identify unhelpful cycles and try out different ways of responding. Work may include tracking thoughts and behaviors, noticing bodily responses, and testing small changes between sessions. He also addresses issues around attachment, abandonment, and blended family dynamics when they arise.

Aleksander encourages regular, scheduled time so concerns can be explored steadily rather than in passing. He describes telehealth as a practical way to set aside that dedicated time for reflection and skill building. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a prospective client selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. That initial step lets Aleksander and the client check fit and plan the next steps together.

How Aleksander integrates EFT, ACT, and attachment ideas online

Aleksander uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and label hard-to-name emotions and the interaction patterns those emotions create. EFT is often used where feelings and recurring relational patterns are central to the concern. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values, notice rigid thoughts, and practice small committed actions aligned with what matters to the person. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and closeness issues.

Figuring out which approach or combination will work best is part of the process. Aleksander works collaboratively with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single path from the start. That collaborative step happens early so sessions can focus on what matters most to the client.

The biography describes work in a telehealth setting, so confirm exact session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to set aside time for regular sessions, shorten check-ins when needed, and fit appointments around work or parenting schedules. Aleksander uses exercises that transfer to day-to-day life, like noticing emotional triggers, practicing brief behavioral experiments, and trying new responses between sessions to see what helps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

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-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-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

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and related life challenges listed in his profile.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside ACT and CBT, focusing on emotions, patterns, and practical skills to test between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Aleksander has eight years of experience as a practicing clinician.

What credential and location information is available?

He is an Illinois LCPC and practices with a base in Illinois.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are used for sessions?

The original biography describes telehealth as the setting for sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

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

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to determine fit and next steps.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.