- Practical goal setting
- Focus on values
- Experience with addictions
About Alan
Alan Warner is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and mood concerns. He has particular experience with depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship worries, and codependency. He also supports people coping with career questions, parenting strain, and major life changes.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Ohio State and has worked in the field since becoming a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995. He has been a Licensed Independent Social Worker since 2005 and has about 30 years of experience working mostly with adults and some teenagers. His background includes grief work and work with people in the LGBT community.
Alan takes a practical, person-centered approach. Sessions focus on the issues the client brings and on steps that make everyday life better. He blends Cognitive Behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques to help people shift patterns and try new behaviors.
He pays attention to family of origin themes and long-held habits that can limit a person’s sense of well-being. He describes counseling as a client-driven process that aims for personal empowerment and clearer direction. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, goal-oriented steps, and exploration of values and choices.
Alan works from a holistic view of mental wellness and aims to help people let go of unhelpful thinking and build skills to reach the quality of life they want. He frames change as gradual and practical, with small steps often producing meaningful results.
How his approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so people can try different actions and test new ideas that reduce distress. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical changes and next steps that move someone toward their goals. Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to see what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as work progresses. Clients help set priorities and decide which tools to try first. The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that helps. It can also let people maintain continuity of care when life or location changes. Licensed professionals will discuss how to schedule sessions in a way that fits daily routines and goals.Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alan address in therapy?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, and related life concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-driven, practical style that blends Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, and Solution-Focused ideas to set goals and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he bring?
He has about 30 years of experience, beginning as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995 and earning an MSW from Ohio State in 2002.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials with OH LISW and PA LCSW designations, and he practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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