Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT

Alexander "Alex" Dannin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people navigate relationship challenges, career transitions, and life shifts. With 10 years of clinical experience, he centers his work on the idea that people naturally tend toward balance and well-being, and that difficult experiences often create temporary disruptions in that state. He views emotions such as anger, sadness, and fear as neutral signals pointing to areas of misalignment, and he helps clients translate those signals into clearer understanding of the beliefs that drive their feelings and behaviors.

Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, he adapts his methods to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. He also incorporates principles from Human Design to offer additional insight into personal strengths, tendencies, and life patterns when appropriate. His approach blends practical skill-building with a collaborative exploration of meaning and purpose, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

Prior to a career in mental health, he held corporate roles in IT and finance, and he has worked with diverse populations including active-duty military, first responders, corporate professionals, retirees, young adults, and people experiencing homelessness. As an LMFT, he is trained to support individuals, couples, and families in creating sustainable changes in thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.