Alex Bleiweis, LCSW-C - Therapist at MCCC

You are more capable than you realize, even when life’s challenges feel overwhelming.

These important moments in your life can feel really big, and I understand why you’re stressed. But you’re already in a strong position to meet your goals, and you have the capacity to navigate challenges along the way.

The outcome doesn’t determine who you are. I’m here to help you recognize your strengths and find a sustainable pace that balances your goals and ambitions with your humanity and sense of self.

Alex Bleiweis’s Background and Approach to Therapy:

Therapy can be the most fulfilling and rejuvenating part of your week, and I hope you’ll find that in working with me. I use humor and authenticity to create a warm and enjoyable environment. In our sessions, I invite you to share whatever’s on your mind, whether there’s a specific problem you’d like to address or you just need a listening ear. Together, we’ll work to make sense of yourself and the world around you, build the motivation to make changes in your life, and address unhelpful thinking patterns that may cause distress.

Everyone can benefit from therapy and I believe the relationship between client and clinician is key. I personally work best with those seeking a long-term partnership. At the same time, I’m also comfortable working in a goal-oriented, solution-focused style. I’m truly motivated to help you live your best life.

Having worked in high-ranking positions in government and hospitality before entering the therapy field, I understand the unique challenges of finding your path in the professional world. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2021, where I was named Student of the Year. I completed my externship at the Catholic University of America Counseling Center and trained at Hearts & Homes for Youth, a nonprofit serving youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, and homelessness.

My training is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and I typically work from this perspective. I also ground myself in the principles of person-centered (Rogerian) therapy, which means I strive to be a non-judgmental presence so you feel comfortable expressing yourself. I have completed post-graduate training in treating Prolonged Grief Disorder through the Columbia University School of Social Work and have a certificate in Sports Social Work with elite athletes through the University of Michigan.

Specialties

Types of Therapy Provided

Areas of Focus & Expertise

Grief, Bereavement, and Adjustment After Loss
High School and College Student Athletes
High-Achieving Students and Young Professionals
Perfectionism and Pressure to Excel
Athletic and Academic Performance Demands
Relationships and Interpersonal Concerns
Life Transitions and Adjustment to Young Adulthood
Academic Stress and Career Concerns
General Anxiety and Social Anxiety
Depression
Gambling, Technology, and Other Behavioral Addictions
Chronic Health Conditions and Disability
Sexual Identity

Professional Licensure

Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), Maryland
Board-Approved Social Work Supervisor, Maryland
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Virginia
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), District of Columbia

Get to Know Alex Bleiweis

Meet Alex in this Short Video!

Outside of the Therapy Room

Alex Bleiweis's pets: two cats and one dog.

In the thousands of times I’ve been asked for a fun fact during an ice breaker, I always go with my favorite one: I’m a triplet! My favorite place to be is in my kitchen and I’m on a quest to cook at least one new dish every week. So far so good! I love to go on cruises and have visited countless countries with my family on past sailings.

I’m originally from New York, so when not watching the Yankees or Jeopardy, you can bet I’ll be singing along to any number of Broadway musicals or catching up on podcasts! Sometimes it feels like I’m operating a small petting zoo with my poodle and two cats, but they keep life interesting and provide the best comfort! Plus, they’re super cute. I look forward to meeting you!

What Clients Say About Working With Alex

Alex is a fantastic therapist. He understands me and my concerns, he is patient and has hit the right combination of listening to me and eliciting responses from me. His attention to detail and his memory are outstanding. I’ve worked with several therapists and he is by far the best.

My child is less stressed on a daily basis. He is overall happier and is learning constructive ways to deal with his stress and feelings of anxiousness.

Alex is super easy to talk to and is great at putting things into perspective and help me see things in a different way. [I’ve benefitted from] dealing better with my depression and compulsive spending habits. [I’m] very happy about my therapy experience.”