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Alan Kutner

Thoughtful, evidence-informed mental health support

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Alan

Alan Kutner is an MD and LCSW-C who blends practical, evidence-informed approaches to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma, and depression.

Background and approach

He emphasizes honesty and openness as foundations for change and aims to create a straightforward, compassionate space where clients can explore patterns that contribute to distress. His background includes six years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and using therapies that focus on thoughts, emotions, and skills to promote more effective coping.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and trauma-focused methods to tailor care to each person's needs, pairing brief skills work with deeper exploration when appropriate. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and substance-related problems.

Based in Maryland and offering services in English, he aims to help clients translate insight into practical changes while honoring each person’s pace and goals.

Online Approaches That Combine Skills and Insight

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them explore values, feelings, and goals. This approach supports people who need space to make sense of their experience and to build motivation for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors through practical exercises. It is commonly used to address stress, anxiety, depression, and problems related to addiction by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms and reacting differently in challenging situations.

Finding the right therapeutic approach tends to be a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and may integrate client-centered listening, CBT techniques, or trauma-focused tools as appropriate to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that process through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, as well as related issues such as attachment problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and family-of-origin concerns.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice uses a mix of client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused work to help clients develop new coping strategies and perspectives.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has six years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist is credentialed as MD, LCSW-C with license details MD LCSW-C 23667 and is located in Maryland.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for therapy with this provider?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin care with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English