Where Alan stands
- Credentials
- LCSW-C
- License
- LCSW-C, Maryland / 23667
- NPI
- 1306213095
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
About
- Codependency support
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Alan
Alan Kutner is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with six years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also focuses on issues like codependency, attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family of origin problems.
Alan uses clear, direct conversations to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and what happens in relationships. He draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused approaches to help people build new ways of responding.
In practical terms he helps people who find themselves putting others first, having trouble saying no, or getting pulled into someone else’s moods or substance use. He encourages people to name specific situations and try small, concrete changes between sessions. Work in therapy often includes skills practice, noticing thoughts and feelings, and checking what actually helps in daily life.
Alan also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help with grounding and emotion regulation. For people who have experienced abuse or complex stress, he adapts trauma-focused strategies to reduce reactivity and improve safety in relationships. The aim is to give straightforward tools and clearer options, not quick fixes.
He offers therapy in English and sees clients based in Maryland. Initial steps involve a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online portal.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, giving space to name problems and priorities. It helps people clarify what they want to change and how they want to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical experiments and homework to test new responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns like people-pleasing. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication and boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That decision can change as therapy progresses and new needs appear.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The focus is on applying CBT, DBT, and client-centered exercises in ways that fit an individual's routine and goals.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. He addresses behaviors like overgiving and trouble saying no using practical skills and conversation about daily choices.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centered conversations combined with CBT and DBT tools and mindfulness. Sessions focus on clear, actionable steps and skills practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in mental health settings with anxiety, trauma, addiction, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW-C in Maryland and provides services to people located in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify 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 with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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 at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.