Alexander "Alex" Dannin

Alexander “Alex” Dannin supports individuals who want to make meaningful changes and regain a sense of balance, worth, and capability. He operates from the perspective that people’s natural state is one of health and equilibrium, and that difficult life experiences can temporarily disturb that state and produce emotions such as anger, sadness, or fear that tell us something needs attention.

He regards emotions as neutral signals that point to whether someone is in alignment with their true self. Rather than treating feelings as problems to be eliminated, he helps identify the underlying beliefs that give rise to those emotions and guides clients in shifting thoughts, behaviors, and actions to restore balance and reconnect with their natural strengths.

In his clinical work he adapts techniques to each person’s needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He also incorporates principles of Human Design to add perspective on personal strengths, challenges, and recurring life patterns, using that framework as an additional tool to inform the therapeutic process.

He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, a credential that indicates specialized training to support individuals, couples, and families (CA LMFT 120576). He has seven years of experience and has worked with a broad range of people, including active-duty military, first responders, corporate professionals, retirees, young adults, and people experiencing homelessness. Before moving into mental health care, he worked in corporate roles in IT and finance and later transitioned to therapy to follow his passion for supporting others.