Alexander Gordon, LMFT

Alexander Gordon is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use day to day.

He begins by listening closely to understand how symptoms show up in a client’s life. That initial assessment guides collaborative goal setting so therapy stays practical and measurable. He uses straightforward talk and concrete exercises rather than long theory sessions.

Alexander draws on several methods to meet different problems. He uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in front of him, and cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past close relationships shape present reactions.

In practice this can mean trying new communication techniques, building clearer boundaries, and learning skills to manage strong feelings like anger or panic. For addiction-related concerns he pairs behavioral strategies with work on triggers and urges. Mindfulness and DBT-influenced skills are used for distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

He describes his approach as integrated and practical: start with careful listening, set clear goals, and try small, trackable steps between sessions. Sessions are conducted in English and follow California LMFT practice. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.

Alexander aims to help people reduce reactive patterns and gain better control over daily stresses. He supports work on issues such as self-esteem, sleep problems, grief, intimacy questions, and smoking or vaping cessation.

How his approaches translate to online sessions