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Alex Kapnek, LPC, CSAT(They/Them/Theirs)

(They/Them/Theirs)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
PennsylvaniaFlorida
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Trauma-Childhood trauma-Sex addiction-Alcohol use disorder & addiction-Chemsex-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

Alex Kapnek, LPC, is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who specializes in working with neurodivergent clients navigating trauma, addiction, and emotional dysregulation. They bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, offering personalized care for those who have found that traditional talk therapy “just wasn’t working.” Their work invites curiosity, safety, and authentic connection—creating a space where clients can feel truly seen and supported in their growth.

Drawing from somatic and cognitive approaches, Alex integrates modalities such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based practices, as well as specialized training in sex and love addiction and chemsex recovery. Their sessions emphasize grounding in the body and cultivating awareness, helping clients develop deeper self-understanding and sustainable coping strategies.

With over a decade of experience in trauma recovery and addiction treatment, including three years working at an inpatient facility specializing in trauma and sex addiction, Alex supports clients in building resilience, reducing emotional reactivity, and living with greater clarity and self-compassion. Their therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that healing happens in relationship—through trust, openness, and the courage to face what’s been avoided.

Alex offers 60-minute telehealth sessions so you can fit therapy into your busy schedule. They also provides a free phone consultations to help prospective clients explore whether working together feels like the right fit.


Message to clients

You've probably tried therapy before. Maybe it helped — a little. Maybe it felt like going through motions that were designed for someone else's life. If shame, substances, sex, or trauma are part of what you're carrying, I want you to know: there's a way through. Healing from trauma and compulsive behaviors requires a space where you can be your whole self without fear of judgment. By blending a sex-positive, harm-reduction lens with trauma-informed care and specific techniques like EMDR, I help you decode the patterns keeping you stuck. If you're ready to reclaim your narrative and find balance, let's start that work together.

I focus on the LGBTQ+ community, specifically gay and bisexual men navigating identity, intimacy, and substance use. Whether you’re drinking more than you’d like or stuck in the "Party and Play" (chemsex) cycle, you are not broken. These patterns often stem from minority stress and a need for connection. Let's explore these roots without judgment.

I've spent 15 years helping people recover from addiction and trauma, specializing in LGBTQ+ pressures regarding substances, sex, and intimacy. As a CSAT and EMDR practitioner, I help you understand your sexual and gender identities—not as problems to solve, but as vital dimensions of a full life. Let’s move past shame toward a more authentic future.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Riverwards Wellness Collective, Primary Therapist, 2017 - 2022
Keystone center Extended Care Unit (Inpatient Trauma and Sex Addiction), Primary Therapist, 2018 - 2021
John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health, Primary Therapist, 2015 - 2018
George W Hill Correctional Facility, Drug and Alcohol Counselor, 2013 - 2015

Sygyzy Institute, IFS informed EMDR, 2024
IITAP, CSAT, 2021
EMDRIA, EMDR Training, 2020
Beck Institute, CBT, 2016

Licensure

Pennsylvania: PC011811 - Florida: TPMC7020

Languages

English

Specialties

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms

Sex addiction - Building strategies to reduce harmful sexual behaviors; coping with difficult emotions, thoughts, and urges; maintaining healthy relationships

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Chemsex - Help navigating the intersection of intimacy and substance use—often referred to as chemsex or party and play (PNP)




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in PA)
  • Aetna - Allied Benefits (in-network in PA)
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance (in-network in PA)
  • Quest Behavioral Health (in-network in PA)

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Alex Kapnek

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$185 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $185
  • Couples sessions:$250 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week

Therapy Groups

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Chemsex Recovery Group

Chemsex recovery group in Philadelphia offering support for individuals struggling with party-and-play, substance use, and compulsive sexual behaviors.


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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