Alex
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, EMDR (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (610) 569-9330
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 provide addiction therapy in Philadelphia for people struggling with substance use, sexual addiction, and compulsive behaviors. If you’re stuck in the “party and play” (chemsex) cycle or drinking more than you want, we’ll explore what’s driving it—without judgment—so you can regain control and create lasting change.
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.
Call or Email Alex Kapnek now for a free 15 minute consultation - (610) 569-9330
Let's Connect (610) 569-9330
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Health Savings Account, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Quest Behavioral Health
Alex Kapnek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, EMDR
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (610) 569-9330
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC011811 Alex Kapnek
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended La Salle University, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from IITAP CSAT / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alex Kapnek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, EMDR
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (610) 569-9330
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Substance Use
- Chemsex
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Addiction
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
Alex Kapnek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, EMDR
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (610) 569-9330
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Alex Kapnek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, EMDR
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (610) 569-9330
Groups
ChemSex Recovery
A weekly queer-affirming recovery group for gay, bi, trans, and LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with chemsex, compulsive sexual behavior, and substance use. The group offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore the connection between drugs, sex, intimacy, shame, trauma, and loneliness while building healthier coping skills and authentic connection. Topics include relapse prevention, boundaries, relationships, identity, emotional regulation, and recovery from crystal meth, GHB/GBL, and other substances commonly linked to chemsex culture. Led by a therapist specializing in addiction, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health.
Expertise
Sexual Addiction
Substance Use
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$100-$150
Group Meets
Every Wed 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Location
Metamorphosis Therapy Center
2 Bala Plaza
Suite 13
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Email Alex Kapnek about this group or call - (610) 569-9330
Location
Primary Location
Metamorphosis Therapy Center
2 Bala Plaza
PL-13
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 569-9330Email Me
Additional Location
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(610) 569-9330Nearby Areas
Alex Kapnek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (610) 569-9330