- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Alan
Alan Warner is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and mood disorders. He also supports people from the LGBT community and addresses family of origin issues that keep patterns repeating into adult life.
He began as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995 and completed a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from Ohio State in 2002. He became an LISW in 2005 and has since focused on helping adults and some teenagers navigate common life struggles. His background includes work with grief, loss, and mood-related concerns.
His approach is straightforward and client-directed. Sessions focus on the problems the client brings and practical ways to change unhelpful habits. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take purposeful action.
He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set achievable goals and to build motivation for change. In sessions he will talk through specific steps, test what works, and adjust plans based on results. His work often includes exploring how family roles and expectations from childhood shape current decisions.
People who seek him out can expect clear, practical conversation about coping skills, decision points, and small experiments they can try between sessions. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes and helps people loosen habits that limit their options.
Approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and clearing patterns learned in the family you grew up in. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful thinking and reactions. It is useful for stress, mood problems, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and can be helpful when addressing addictions or low motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you will try methods and adjust them based on what helps most in everyday life.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these options to keep regular progress and practice new skills between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related mood concerns. Family of origin patterns and parenting strain are also areas he addresses.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are client-directed and practical. He focuses on specific problems, clear goals, and small steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience, starting as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995 and earning an MSW in Clinical Social Work in 2002.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania. His credentials are OH LISW and PA LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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