Alexei Kasanzew
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and support.
A Safe Space to Heal, Grow, and Reconnect With Yourself — Bilingual (English/Spanish) Counseling for Individuals and Couples.
I hold a Master’s degree from the University of Miami and bring 25 years of experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is grounded in creating a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. I specialize in working with adults (18 and older) who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, and stress. I also provide couples counseling, offering a supportive space for partners to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and work through relationship challenges. Whether you are seeking personal growth, navigating a difficult season, or hoping to strengthen your relationship, you don't have to face it alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey toward greater emotional well-being, healing, and meaningful change.
First session
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a trusting therapeutic relationship. We will take time to explore what brings you to therapy, learn about your personal experiences and concerns, and discuss what you hope to gain from the process. This initial meeting is also a chance for you to ask questions, share any concerns, and become comfortable with the therapeutic process. Together, we will begin identifying your goals and discussing how we can work collaboratively to support your needs. My priority is to create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where you feel comfortable being yourself. There is no pressure to have everything figured out or to share more than you feel ready to. Therapy is a journey, and we will take it one step at a time, at a pace that feels right for you.
Strengths
I bring a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and professional insight while honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and personal goals. One of my greatest priorities is creating a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you feel safe, heard, respected, and understood. I believe that building a trusting therapeutic relationship is essential to meaningful growth and lasting change. I also bring an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating evidence-based interventions informed by current research and tailored to your individual needs. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, stress, low mood, or feeling disconnected from yourself, I will work collaboratively with you to explore challenges, build on your strengths, and develop tools that support your emotional well-being. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters most, and feel more confident and empowered as you move forward.
Ideal clients
If you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, or simply want to feel better or find more meaning in your life, I’m here to help. Growth begins when you realize that something needs to change. Motivation helps us take action and make lasting improvements in our lives. Therapy can be a space for self-care where you can take a break and breathe. Let's explore together what feels heavy, confusing, or stuck, and build a more supportive relationship with yourself.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
You are at the heart of the therapeutic process. I believe you have the capacity for growth, healing, and positive change. Our sessions provide a warm, empathetic, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. Rather than telling you what to do, I will work alongside you to explore your experiences, recognize your strengths, and discover solutions that align with your values and goals. My hope is that you leave therapy feeling more confident, empowered, and connected to yourself.
Couples Counseling
I help couples navigate communication challenges, rebuild trust, strengthen emotional and physical intimacy, and develop a deeper understanding of one another. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where partners can work through challenges, reconnect, and build a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
Integrative
My therapeutic approach uses evidence-based interventions from various therapy modalities and current mental health research findings to create an effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I work with adult clients from various cultural backgrounds and minority groups, utilizing culturally informed interventions that ensure everyone feels safe and accepted.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- ConnecticutLicense 46.005183