- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LISW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
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 people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, and big life transitions.
Alan takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set small, usable goals.
Background and approach
He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and solution-focused strategies to help people make gradual changes in daily life. His background began in chemical dependency counseling in 1995 and continued with a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2002.
He became a Licensed Independent Social Worker in 2005 and holds licensure in Pennsylvania and Ohio as indicated by LISW and LCSW. Over the years he has mainly helped adults and some teens with mood and anxiety concerns. Alan combines family of origin exploration with practical skill-building.
He helps people recognize repeating patterns and practice different responses. That can mean addressing control issues, codependency, feelings of abandonment, or problems tied to family history. Sessions focus on what each person wants to change.
Alan aims to make therapy usable between visits so people can try new behaviors and notice what helps. He welcomes clients from the LGBT community and brings experience with grief, loss, and substance-related concerns.
What Alan works with
Everything Alan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alan lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood symptoms, and patterns that keep problems going.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and preferences together and recommend techniques that fit the person's needs. Clients can expect a collaborative process where methods are adjusted based on what helps most in real life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when discussion and visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or during a short break from work. Live chat and text-based messaging can support brief check-ins, sliding-in between obligations, or ongoing written reflection. These formats make it easier to keep consistent contact and try new skills between appointments.
Questions people ask about Alan
What concerns does Alan address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career or life transition challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is straightforward and collaborative. He listens, helps set small goals, and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He began as a chemical dependency counselor in 1995 and earned a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2002, with three decades of clinical experience since then.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Pennsylvania, with licensure noted for OH LISW and PA LCSW.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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