- Values clarification
- Self-regulation skills
- Growth mindset
About Alex
Alex Blankenstein is a therapist based in Utah who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He draws on a personal path from shame and self-doubt to values-guided confidence. Alex uses practical steps to help people move past old stories and become more capable in everyday life.
Alex describes himself as someone who pushes limits and stays active in many parts of life. That perspective shapes how he supports clients. Sessions tend to emphasize clarifying values, building self-regulation skills, and challenging limiting beliefs so small, stuck patterns can change.
Over a ten year career he has worked with people wrestling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. He also helps with issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, and isolation or loneliness. Fatherhood concerns and first responder issues are also listed among his focus areas.
Alex pays attention to compulsive sexual behavior and aspects of self-led sexual health, and he offers support around infidelity, forgiveness, impulsivity, and finding life purpose. He frames his role as offering hope and practical direction for people who want to leave limiting stories behind.
People who meet with him can expect a straightforward, values-centered approach that aims to translate insight into new behavior. He presents himself as focused on growth and belonging, helping clients craft goals they can realistically pursue.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Alex emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and build new skills. One approach focuses on values clarification which helps people identify what matters most and set goals that fit those values. This method can be useful for people feeling stuck or searching for clearer direction in life.Another common element is self-regulation work, which teaches tools for managing intense emotions and impulsive urges so daily decisions better match long-term goals. This is often paired with deliberate work on rewriting limiting beliefs that hold someone back from trying new behaviors or taking healthy risks.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then tailor techniques to fit the person’s needs in a collaborative way.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins on a workday, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to suit remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical change and daily progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alex commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, loneliness, and fatherhood concerns.
What is Alex's style in therapy?
He uses a practical, values-centered approach that focuses on clarifying what matters, building self-regulation, and rewriting limiting beliefs to change behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Alex has ten years of experience working with people on growth, trauma healing, compulsive behaviors, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LCMHC credential and practices from Utah.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Alex?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.