- CBT focused
- Practical tools
- Collaborative care
About Alan
Alan Wong is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion so clients feel heard and understood.
With 14 years of experience, Alan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. He aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than use a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions are practical and goal-focused while staying grounded in the client’s everyday life.
Alan also supports people facing ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and major life changes. He pays attention to issues that often come up with family of origin, attachment, abandonment, caregiving stress, and codependency when they affect a person’s wellbeing. He also works with concerns related to chronic illness, first responder stress, and other trauma-related effects.
In sessions, Alan helps people break down problems into smaller steps. He encourages experiments with new behaviors and checks what works in real life. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so clients can see change.
People who choose Alan can expect a collaborative approach that combines practical tools with steady support. He invites clients to set clear goals and to shape the pace and focus of the work together.
How CBT-based approaches translate to online therapy
Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. CBT sessions focus on identifying specific thoughts, testing them against evidence, and practicing new behaviors to see what changes in daily life. This approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will collaborate with each person to choose what to try first and will adjust methods as needs and goals become clearer. Sessions are framed as experiments and learning opportunities rather than one-way instruction.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy schedules, makes it easier to keep regular check-ins, and supports working through real-life situations between meetings. Online work can simplify attending brief follow-ups, practicing skills at home, or fitting sessions around work and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Alan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related concerns such as ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapy style?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented style rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
What is his professional background?
Alan has 14 years of professional experience and brings that clinical background to sessions in California.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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