Background and Training

Alexander Beznes, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist based in New York City who specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship difficulties. 

Alexander’s practice is informed by his extensive background in human services. While he was completing his undergraduate studies, he volunteered to videotape music therapy sessions for children with developmental delays and conducted home visits for isolated seniors in the community. After college, Alexander worked as a bilingual case manager at a homeless shelter for men with substance abuse issues for three years before deciding to pursue graduate school.

Prior to opening his private practice, Alexander interned and worked at a community mental health clinic for six years where he worked with a diverse client population facing a variety of different issues and obstacles.

Mr. Beznes earned his master’s degree at New York University Silver School of Social Work and his bachelor’s degree at New York University College of Arts and Science where he was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society after graduating summa cum laude.

Mr. Beznes has received postgraduate training in relational psychoanalysis and somatic modalities at Steven Mitchell Relational Study Center and National Institute for the Psychotherapies.

A portrait photo of Alexander Beznes standing in Washington Square Park.

To be alone in the presence of another.

— D.W. Winnicot