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Alan Warner

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LISW, LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Alan

Alan Warner brings three decades of clinical experience to work with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship challenges, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting struggles, anger, and self-esteem issues.

Background and approach

He also addresses career questions, bipolar mood concerns, coping with life changes, and a wide range of related areas such as abandonment, codependency, family of origin problems, communication and control issues, and grief tied to HIV/AIDS. He approaches therapy from a holistic, client-driven perspective that emphasizes personal empowerment and fuller self-expression.

Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help people identify unhelpful patterns, develop practical skills, and move toward meaningful goals. Motivational interviewing and client-centered elements inform his work when exploring ambivalence and building collaborative momentum.

Alan earned his MSW in Clinical Social Work from Ohio State and became a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995. He has maintained licensure as an LISW since 2005 and also holds an LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania with experience spanning adults and some teenagers.

He accepts international clients and frames counseling as the client’s agenda guided by professional experience and practical therapeutic tools.

Practical approaches for online therapy and goal-focused work



Alan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. CBT emphasizes concrete skill development such as cognitive reframing and behavioral experiments to produce measurable change. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports clients in clarifying personal values, practicing acceptance of difficult internal experiences, and taking committed action toward meaningful life directions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Alan works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, combining elements from different models when that better serves progress and comfort in therapy.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain consistency across life changes, and use formats that feel most comfortable for the individual while working on practical skills and personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Alan works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like codependency and family of origin issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a client-driven, holistic approach that emphasizes empowerment and practical problem solving, combining collaborative listening with skill-building and values-based work.
What is his background and experience?
He has 30 years of professional experience, became a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995, earned an MSW in Clinical Social Work from Ohio State, and has worked extensively with adults and some teenagers.
Which credentials and location apply?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials with licence details OH LISW I.0010308-SUPV and PA LCSW CW017979, and he practices in Pennsylvania.
Can people who do not live in the same country work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions across borders according to availability and applicable licensure considerations.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland

Languages

English