Aleksandr Raynov, LCSW

Aleksandr Raynov has worked in the field of mental health since 2005, bringing nearly two decades of clinical experience to his practice. He holds a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University School of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which is a professional license to provide clinical social work services. Prior to his career in mental health, he earned a master degree in mechanical engineering and held roles as a mechanical engineer, CNC operator, first responder in New York, and IT consultant for a multinational company.

Aleksandr draws on this varied professional background to inform a practical, problem-solving approach with clients, viewing their strengths as central to growth and recovery. He uses a strengths-based framework to help people identify and build on internal resources, and integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and existential approaches to meet each person where they are.

He has experience supporting individuals coping with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, family challenges, motivation and confidence concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Aleksandr provides care in English, Spanish, and Russian, and practices in New York, offering a perspective shaped by both technical training and extensive clinical work.

Applying CBT and Existential Therapy in Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. In practice this often means working together to spot negative thinking, test assumptions, and try new coping strategies that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Existential Therapy explores questions about meaning, choice, and personal responsibility. It helps people facing life transitions, grief, or uncertainty by encouraging reflection on values, purpose, and how to live authentically in the face of difficult circumstances.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Aleksandr Raynov collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals and therapists. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to continue from different locations while maintaining a regular course of treatment.