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Alexander Messer

Therapist(He/Him/His)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Let me use my 11 years of experience working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds to help you reach your treatment goals. With an empathetic approach, I will work with you to figure out what you want to accomplish in therapy and in life. I have professional and lived experience with LGBTQ+ individuals and recognize how the current climate impacts us all.

Please note expanded availability for session times and I am now accepting Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Quest, Carelon, United Healthcare, and Anthem BCBS (NY).

My approach to therapy

I work with clients to help them recognize how they can overcome obstacles and move forward to attain their goals.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to have a feeling that they have an ally in their journey to change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at City University of NY, Lehman College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, Florida)
  • Licensed in
    Florida, New York
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English