Alex Blankenstein

Alex Blankenstein is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) with ten years of experience based in Utah. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions. He also lists life purpose among his areas of focus. Alex writes plainly and invites people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps to begin a conversation.

He draws on a values-centered process that starts with clarifying what matters to the client. From there he uses self-regulation practices and work on changing limiting beliefs. Sessions often involve concrete steps to interrupt old patterns and try different behaviors between meetings.

Alex references personal experience moving from shame and self-doubt toward a values-driven life. That background informs his practical style and interest in work around compulsive sexual behavior, sexual health led by the client, trauma recovery, and developing a growth mindset. He also notes attention to attachment, abandonment, and codependency concerns.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations about behavior, choices, and how those connect to values. He names fatherhood and first responder issues among his focus areas, and he addresses communication problems, isolation, and impulsivity as they come up.

Outside of therapy he is a husband and father, an endurance athlete, and someone who enjoys hands-on projects and humor. His approach combines life experience with a structured process aimed at helping people stop repeating unhelpful patterns and move toward clearer, values-aligned action.

How evidence-based methods are used in virtual sessions

Alex describes a values clarification process that helps identify what matters most and then guides small, testable actions that align with those values. This approach is practical for people who feel stuck and want to move toward clearer priorities.

He also uses self-regulation techniques to help manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions. Those practices focus on skills like breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments that can be practiced between sessions to build steadier responses to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and how struggles show up in daily life. That collaborative planning can change over time as needs evolve.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, shortening travel time, and keeping follow-up more consistent. Other practical benefits include easier scheduling around work or family commitments and the ability to continue momentum after a major life change.