Profile / United States
Alan Ellias, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Acceptance and commitment
- Grief and end of life
About Alan
Alan Ellias is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) in Michigan with 20 years of part-time psychotherapy experience. He earned a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and worked in school settings and community crisis services before retiring from full-time work in 2022.
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to LGBTQ+ identity. He also addresses parenting struggles, career questions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, and phobias.
Alan uses a few practical methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas that link thoughts, feelings, and actions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered approaches to explore values and present concerns.
Sessions are described as interactive and nonjudgmental. He aims to suggest options, open up thinking, and guide when necessary while leaving choices to the client. The emphasis is on concrete changes in thinking and behavior that can affect day-to-day life.
Alan has experience on crisis lines and in emergency services as well as in outpatient settings. That background informs a direct, problem-focused style for people who want structured ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
People considering work with him are directed to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin discussing goals and practical steps forward.
How his approaches translate to online work
Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a practical way, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behavioral responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with daily routines and coping skills.He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying personal values and taking value-driven steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-centered therapy appears in his approach too, emphasizing listening, reflection, and collaboration to clarify what matters most to the client.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He works with clients to decide which approach fits their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session tasks, homework, and short-term objectives.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing format and scheduling in the initial questionnaire and first session helps align practical details with therapeutic goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting problems, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as phobias and infidelity.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is interactive and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical changes in thinking and behavior. He suggests options and guides discussion while leaving decisions to the client.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of part-time psychotherapy experience, worked in schools and crisis services, and retired from full-time school work in 2022.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and is international work accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.