Therapist profile
Alan Warner, LISW, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LISW LCSW - Depression and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LISW, LCSW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.0010308-SUPV; LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW017979; LCSW, Maryland / 28358
- NPI
- 1356669444
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Work
- Acceptance and Commitment
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 on issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, and codependency. He also supports people dealing with trauma and members of the LGBT community.
Alan trained as a chemical dependency counselor and earned a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. He has worked mainly with adults and some teenagers, focusing on mood disorders and substance-related problems. His practice emphasizes practical steps clients can take to change patterns that aren’t serving them.
Sessions center on what the person wants to work on. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear, achievable goals and track small wins.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy appears in his work to help people clarify values and take committed action even when feelings are difficult. Motivational Interviewing may be used when people are weighing change, especially around addiction or health-related choices.
Alan pays attention to family of origin issues and patterns of control or dependence that repeat across relationships. He also brings experience with grief, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and aging issues. He favors a direct, client-driven approach that helps people build skills they can use outside sessions.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people get clearer about what matters to them and to take small steps that align with those values even when emotions are strong. It suits issues like anxiety, grief, and work on codependent behaviors where values and action matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing alternative responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical goals and builds on what already works, which can be helpful for people who want quick, concrete changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those needs. Over the first few sessions he will adjust the focus based on what helps most, using tools from ACT, CBT, or solution-focused work as appropriate.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can fit a work break and phone sessions may use less bandwidth than video. Many people find online sessions reduce travel time and help keep therapy consistent during life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt the techniques above to an online setting while working with each person's schedule and goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does he help with people-pleasing and codependency?
Yes. He lists codependency and related issues such as control problems and dependent personality among his focus areas and works with clients on those patterns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He follows a client-driven style that focuses on the issues the person brings. Techniques include CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and ACT to set goals and change patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience, including work as a chemical dependency counselor and as a social worker in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is licensed as OH LISW and PA LCSW. He practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Confirm session options for your region before scheduling.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.