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Alan Warner, LISW, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LISW LCSW - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Solution-focused steps
- Works with grief
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 and some teenagers on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy concerns. He also addresses grief, parenting strain, bipolar mood challenges, and career questions.
Alan focuses on noticing patterns that keep people stuck. He uses practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions are driven by what the client wants to work on, with straightforward goals and steps. He is comfortable working with members of the LGBT community and brings trauma-informed awareness to difficult histories.
His background includes training as a Chemical Dependency Counselor starting in 1995 and a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2002. He became an LISW in 2005 and has three decades of clinical practice with adults and some teens. That history informs his approach to addiction, mood disorders, and grief.
In session he combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused methods. That mix helps people spot automatic thoughts, test new behaviors, and set small achievable goals. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered listening are used to clarify values and strengthen commitment to change.
Practical work often includes setting clear homework, practicing skills between sessions, and checking progress. He pays attention to family-of-origin issues and life-stage concerns such as aging, abandonment, and divorce. For people wanting a direct, skills-focused approach, he aims to make therapy structured and usable in everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new responses. CBT focuses on concrete exercises and behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions and reviewed remotely. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and teach acceptance techniques alongside committed actions toward meaningful goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean mixing CBT skills with ACT values work and occasional solution-focused goal-setting to keep sessions focused and practical. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For people balancing work, parenting, or medical appointments, remote sessions can allow more consistent progress without rearranging a full day.Areas of expertise
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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, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-driven style that focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors and setting clear steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience, beginning as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995 and holding MSW clinical training from The Ohio State University.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials - OH LISW and PA LCSW - and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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