- Bilingual English Spanish
- 25 years experience
- Focus on identity issues
About Alexander
Alexander Pitaluga is a bilingual clinician who speaks English and Spanish and has 25 years of practice as an LCSW. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and issues tied to sexual and gender identity. His style is calm and nonjudgmental, aimed at helping someone feel heard and understood.
He draws on several evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person. Sessions emphasize understanding what’s causing distress and building everyday skills to manage it. That can include practice for handling panic, steps to ease depression, or ways to cope after loss.
Alexander has worked across many life situations and brings that experience to conversations about addiction, identity-related concerns, and complex grief. He also addresses topics related to adoption and foster care when they arise and the effects those histories can have on emotions and relationships.
Therapy is organized around the client’s goals. He helps people develop coping strategies, practice new ways of relating, and build confidence in handling triggers and setbacks. Progress is practical and paced to what a person can use day to day.
People can expect straightforward sessions that focus on problem-solving and emotional understanding. The LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and reflects his clinical license in Florida.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Alexander uses a few different evidence-based techniques and tailors them to each person's needs. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety or lift mood. Psychodynamic-informed work looks at patterns from past relationships and life events to understand how they affect current feelings. Dialectical behavioral techniques teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. He will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what works. The aim is to build skills and insight together rather than force one method on everyone.
The profile does not specify which online or remote session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits the client. It also lets people continue care when they move or travel, while the therapist and client decide together how often and in what format to meet.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Alexander help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief as well as issues related to LGBT identity, addictions, and related mood concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, focusing on listening and practical skills you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience providing clinical care and has worked with people facing a wide range of emotional and life circumstances.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with practice based in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.