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Alexander Regalado

Therapist · New York

Alexander Regalado

LCSW, CSW

LCSW - Stress and addiction support

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Experience
5 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • CBT techniques
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practices

About Alexander

Alexander Regalado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience and credentials listed in Colorado and New York. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, among other concerns. He also addresses career questions and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English and based in New York.

Regalado uses conversational, practical sessions to help people sort through what feels stuck. He listens to each person’s priorities and adapts his approach to those goals. He draws on Client-Centered methods to focus on the client’s perspective, and uses CBT and DBT techniques when helpful for coping skills and behavior change.

His work often involves building concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving sleep, and reducing substance use. He also supports people dealing with grief around abandonment, problems with attachment, and feelings of emptiness or shame. Career concerns and intimacy-related issues are part of his caseload as well.

Alexander notes that he meets clients where they are in a straightforward way and adjusts session focus as needs evolve. He uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to set realistic steps and track progress. Those who prefer mindfulness practices can expect simple breathing and grounding exercises woven into sessions.

Practical matters such as cost vary with location, and sessions use a cancelable subscription model. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform’s See online therapy options button.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Colorado · CSW.09926669
LCSW
New York · 098035
LICSW
Washington · LW 61503032

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

How Alexander blends approaches for online sessions

Alexander works with a few accessible methods that fit well with remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening to the client’s own goals and priorities and shaping sessions around what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs a straightforward place to talk through options and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addiction-related behaviors where clear strategies and homework can make a difference.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal communication. Those skills are useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using worksheets, homework tasks, and mindfulness practices between appointments without promising a particular format.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as career strain, intimacy issues, and sleep problems.

How does he approach feeling stuck?

Sessions combine Client-Centered conversation with practical tools from CBT and DBT to create clear steps for coping and change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and clinical social worker credentialed in two states.

Where is he legally credentialed and based?

Credentials listed are LCSW and CSW with Colorado and New York licensure; his practice is based in New York.

What languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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

What should I do to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Good to know

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