Therapist profile
Alexander Heil, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW - Stress and self-esteem work
Continue with AlexanderWhere Alexander stands
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Minnesota / 29040
- NPI
- 1679281703
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Minnesota
About
- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Client-centered
About Alexander
Alexander Heil is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with five years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He speaks English and offers therapy from Minnesota.
He listens to what people are dealing with and helps them name patterns that cause distress. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help clients notice how thoughts and reactions keep problems going. Sessions include concrete exercises and steps to try between meetings.
His work often addresses relationship patterns such as codependency, attachment difficulties, and problems saying no. He also supports people facing separation, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, or the emotional fallout of domestic violence. He treats issues tied to emptiness, commitment anxiety, and communication breakdowns.
Alexander draws on several therapeutic approaches to match a client’s needs. He uses client-centered methods to prioritize each person’s concerns, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques also appear in sessions when useful.
Practical problem solving is part of how he works. Sessions aim to build clearer boundaries, stronger self-respect, and better coping strategies. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
How sessions work
Approach and how online sessions can fit daily life
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and experience. It involves reflective listening and helping clients put words to what matters. This approach helps when someone needs to clarify values or feel understood before making changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress by offering step-by-step exercises to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, includes skills for regulating emotions and managing urges. These techniques can help when feelings climb quickly or when setting boundaries feels overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Alexander treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss what seems most useful based on a person’s goals and preferences. He adapts methods as progress is reviewed rather than sticking rigidly to one model.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The focus is on practical ways to apply skills in everyday settings and to build stronger coping that fits a person’s life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems will he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. His additional focus includes codependency and attachment-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside practical techniques from CBT and DBT. Sessions mix talking with exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes supporting people through relationship and life-change challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Minnesota. His practice is based in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside the United States?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details when you sign up.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.