Alexander Moga is a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and phase-of-life challenges. With advanced training in counselor education and supervision, Alexander combines academic knowledge with practical expertise to provide effective, evidence-based care. Utilizing CBT, ACT, SFBT, and person-centered counseling, they create a supportive space where clients build resilience, gain clarity, and develop skills to lead more fulfilling lives. Through compassionate guidance, Alexander empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and make meaningful, lasting changes.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the first session, clients can expect a warm, supportive, and collaborative conversation focused on understanding their concerns and goals. I will gather background information about their mental health history, current challenges, and what they hope to achieve in therapy. We will discuss how therapy works, establish expectations, and explore any questions they may have. My approach is client-centered, meaning I prioritize creating a safe space where they feel heard and respected. By the end of the session, we will identify initial areas of focus and begin developing a plan tailored to their needs, whether that involves cognitive-behavioral strategies, values-based action, or exploring personal strengths.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Your greatest strengths as a provider lie in your ability to blend evidence-based techniques with deep compassion and insight. With over a decade of experience, you bring a structured yet flexible approach, using CBT, ACT, SFBT, and person-centered counseling to meet each client's unique needs. Your advanced training in counselor education and supervision enhances your ability to assess and adapt interventions effectively. Clients benefit from your strong ability to create a safe, supportive environment where they feel heard and empowered. Your expertise in guiding individuals through anxiety, depression, and life transitions allows you to help them build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
You are best positioned to serve adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and phase-of-life transitions. Your expertise makes you especially effective with individuals navigating major life changes, such as career shifts, relationship challenges, academic pressures, or identity development. Clients who benefit most from your approach are those seeking evidence-based strategies to manage distress, build resilience, and gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors. Your integration of CBT, ACT, SFBT, and person-centered counseling allows you to support individuals who want a structured yet compassionate approach to overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
As a mental health counselor using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I would help clients develop psychological flexibility by guiding them to accept their thoughts and emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them. I would use mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness and help clients identify their core values, encouraging them to take committed action aligned with those values. Through cognitive de-fusion exercises, I would assist clients in distancing themselves from unhelpful thoughts, fostering a more adaptive and meaningful life despite challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a mental health counselor using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you would help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Through structured sessions, you would guide them in recognizing cognitive distortions, developing healthier coping strategies, and practicing behavioral changes. Techniques like cognitive restructuring, thought records, and exposure therapy would be used to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Homework assignments, such as journaling or behavioral experiments, would reinforce skills learned in sessions, promoting long-term resilience and emotional well-being.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
As a mental health counselor, you would use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients work through trauma-related thoughts and emotions, particularly in cases of PTSD. You would guide clients in identifying and challenging maladaptive beliefs (e.g., self-blame, guilt) through structured cognitive techniques and Socratic questioning. Sessions would involve discussing traumatic experiences, recognizing cognitive distortions, and helping clients develop more balanced and adaptive perspectives. Homework assignments, such as thought records, would reinforce skills learned in sessions, fostering long-term cognitive and emotional processing.
Integrative
As a mental health counselor using integrative therapy, you would tailor your approach to each client by blending techniques from different therapeutic models, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic approaches. You might use CBT strategies to help clients reframe negative thoughts, while incorporating mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and enhance emotional regulation. Additionally, you could explore past experiences through a psychodynamic lens to uncover deeper patterns affecting current behaviors. The flexibility of integrative therapy allows you to adapt interventions based on clients' needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds, promoting a holistic and personalized healing process.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
As a mental health counselor using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), you would help clients identify their strengths and resources to create solutions rather than focusing on problems. You'd use techniques like the "miracle question" to help them envision a preferred future, scaling questions to measure progress, and exception-seeking to identify times when the problem was less severe. Your role would be to reinforce small successes, encourage goal-setting, and empower clients to make meaningful changes based on what is already working in their lives.