- Compassionate listening
- Skills-based tools
- Trauma-informed care
About Alan
Alan Kutner is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, and trauma. He offers a direct and compassionate style that aims to make change feel practical and manageable. His first priority is listening to what matters to each person and working from there.
Alan uses client-centered methods to build a respectful therapy relationship. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to address unhelpful thinking, strong emotions, and day-to-day coping. Mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches are part of his work when those tools fit a person’s needs.
People often come to him for problems tied to attachment, codependency, abandonment, communication, and family of origin issues. He also supports those dealing with chronic pain, medical challenges, dissociation, and substance use concerns. Sessions aim to identify small, steady steps that make daily life easier.
Alan has six years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW-C credential for Maryland. He presents options clearly and avoids jargon so people can make an informed choice about care. Sessions are conducted in English.
To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and can then schedule based on the therapist’s availability. The process is meant to be straightforward so people can focus on the work ahead.
How Alan’s Approaches Translate Online
Alan combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies to help people understand difficult thoughts and build better daily habits. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person's goals, while CBT offers concrete techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and coping skills. DBT-style tools teach practical skills for handling intense feelings, improving communication, and reducing impulsive or self-destructive actions. These methods are often useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and problems related to addiction or relationship patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Alan will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. That decision can shift as work progresses, and he checks in regularly to adjust the focus.
The therapist's profile does not specify which online or in-person session formats are offered. Confirm the available session types before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Adults who want to try different methods can explore tools and homework between meetings to support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alan commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, and trauma. He also focuses on issues like codependency, attachment, abandonment, and family of origin problems.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is client-centered and practical. He listens first, then uses skills and exercises from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help people make changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Alan has six years of experience working in mental health settings. That background shapes his straightforward and supportive approach.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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