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Alexander Sotirov

Alexander Sotirov

LCPC

Therapist · Illinois · 8+ years of experience

Calm guidance for stress and anger

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  • Focus on practical steps
  • Compassionate and direct
  • English and Bulgarian

About Alexander

Alexander Sotirov is a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, trauma, and depression. He works in a direct, respectful way and speaks English and Bulgarian. Alexander aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

He adapts conversations and treatment to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as talk therapy, depending on what feels most useful. Alexander emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while encouraging honest reflection and small, achievable goals.

Over eight years he has supported people dealing with panic, mood challenges, attachment and abandonment concerns, and the aftereffects of abuse. He also addresses issues such as chronic pain or illness, body image, and social anxiety. His broad experience informs how he shapes treatment plans for each person.

People can expect clear communication about goals and progress. Alexander works to build skills for managing intense emotion, improving communication, and finding daily routines that help mood and stress. He aims to help people leave sessions with something practical to try between meetings.

If you choose to work together, he will tailor the pace and focus to what you need. The intent is steady progress rather than quick fixes, and he supports people through both immediate concerns and longer term changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English, Bulgarian

How evidence-based techniques work online

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing thoughts, building coping skills, and practicing new behaviors. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternatives to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Skill-based methods teach concrete tools for managing panic attacks, intense emotion, or stress in day-to-day life.

Another common way of working is to address how early relationships shape current habits and reactions. This approach looks at attachment and abandonment concerns, and helps people understand patterns in relationships so they can make different choices now. Both approaches are practical and goal-oriented, aimed at small changes that add up over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize thinking skills, emotion regulation tools, or exploring relational patterns in more depth.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins between longer appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well when meeting remotely, helping people practice new skills in daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LCPC
Languages
English, Bulgarian
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180.018335
NPI
1942890116

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, trauma and depression, plus related issues like panic attacks and mood disorders.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He combines straightforward conversation with practical skill-building and tailors sessions to each person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an IL LCPC credential and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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