Aleksandr Raynov, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 19 years in practice

Aleksandr Raynov is a licensed clinical social worker who blends practical methods with a strengths-based perspective.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 077663 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1114227782 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English, Spanish, Russian

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About Aleksandr

Aleksandr Raynov is a licensed clinical social worker who blends practical methods with a strengths-based perspective. He draws on nearly two decades of mental health work to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and depression. His style is straightforward and goal-oriented, aimed at helping clients find tools that fit their daily lives.

He trained at Adelphi University School of Social Work and holds a Master of Social Work.

Background and approach

Before entering mental health he worked in engineering, manufacturing, first response, and IT, and he also holds a master’s in mechanical engineering. Those prior roles shape how he listens and how he thinks about problem solving. In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build new coping skills.

He also uses Existential Therapy to help people make meaning when life changes feel overwhelming. Together these approaches offer practical steps and room to reflect on values and purpose. Aleksandr has worked in inpatient hospital units, outpatient clinics, independent practice, and in clients’ homes.

That variety gives him experience with different kinds of day-to-day challenges and realistic strategies that can be used outside the therapy room. He offers services in English, Spanish, and Russian. Aleksandr practices in New York as an LCSW and focuses on creating clear, manageable plans so people can feel steadier and more capable in their lives.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Aleksandr names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy

Aleksandr uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach focuses on small, concrete steps - such as changing a routine, testing a negative belief, or developing breathing and relaxation exercises - to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

He also draws on Existential Therapy to guide conversations about meaning, values, and life transitions. That work helps when coping with grief, big life changes, or questions about purpose by encouraging clear thinking about what matters and what choices are possible.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He will talk with each person about their goals and try techniques that fit their needs, then adjust the plan as progress is made. That means sessions are collaborative and flexible rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone can fit a commute or a quick check-in, chat is useful for short exchanges, and messaging lets people reflect in writing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use approaches that match each person’s daily routine.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Aleksandr work with?

He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He combines practical, skills-based work with reflective conversations. Sessions aim to teach coping tools and to clarify values and purpose.

What is his professional background?

He has worked in mental health since 2005 and brings 19 years of experience across hospitals, outpatient clinics, independent practice, and community settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Russian. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Aleksandr works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

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