Therapist profile
Alan Warner, LISW, LCSW
LISW LCSW - adult mental health and parenting concerns
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- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Solution-focused work
About Alan
Alan Warner is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 30 years of experience. He focuses on problems adults bring related to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also addresses life transitions, anger, self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns.
He began as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995 and earned a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from Ohio State in 2002. He has held an LISW since 2005 and has worked mainly with adults and some teenagers. That background gives him long experience with substance-related problems and mood regulation difficulties.
His approach is straightforward and client driven. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Sessions involve setting clear goals, practicing skills, and checking what works for each person.
Alan pays attention to family of origin themes and patterns people repeat from early relationships. He helps people talk through ingrained thinking and behaviors that limit their day-to-day life. He also brings trauma-informed awareness to work with past hurts and losses.
He is comfortable working with members of the LGBT community and has experience supporting people coping with grief, abandonment, and life purpose questions. People who want practical steps and honest conversation about problems at home may find his approach useful.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thinking patterns that keep problems active, helping with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage actions that match what matters most, which can help with life changes and persistent worry. He also uses Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term goals and try small, practical steps to relieve everyday strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt methods based on what is helpful. That collaborative process shapes whether sessions emphasize skills practice, values-based action, or quick problem-solving checks.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum while they work on stress, parenting pressures, relationship concerns, or recovery from loss.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adult concerns including depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, parenting issues, grief, and mood disorders among others.
How would he approach my problem at home?
His style is client driven and practical, using CBT, Solution-Focused, and ACT techniques to set goals, change unhelpful thoughts, and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience, beginning as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995 and earning an MSW in Clinical Social Work in 2002.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials, listed as OH LISW and PA LCSW, and practices from Pennsylvania.
Do sessions happen in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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