Alan Warner, LISW, LCSW - Therapist in Pennsylvania

About Alan

Alan Warner is a licensed social worker with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns. He works with adults and some teenagers on mood disorders, grief, intimacy-related issues, and problems tied to life transitions. He is comfortable working with members of the LGBT community and addresses relationship and career questions as they affect daily life.

Alan trained as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995 and completed a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from Ohio State in 2002.

Background and approach

He has held a Licensed Independent Social Worker credential since 2005 and also carries a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. These licenses reflect long-term clinical practice across Pennsylvania and nearby areas. His sessions focus on practical change.

He helps people notice patterns that limit them, then practices new skills to shift those patterns. Work often includes examining family of origin dynamics and letting go of old habits that no longer serve a person’s goals. Therapy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside motivational interviewing and a client-centered stance.

That mix supports coping with trauma, addiction recovery steps, or improving communication and self-esteem. Alan describes counseling as client-driven. He partners with each person to set clear, manageable steps toward better daily functioning and more satisfying relationships.

The aim is easier coping and practical progress over time.

How his methods translate to online therapy

Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as core tools. CBT focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then practicing new ways of thinking and acting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values, accept difficult feelings without getting stuck, and take small actions toward what matters to them.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try methods, track progress, and adjust when something isn’t working well for that individual.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, continue steady work on goals, and revisit skills between live meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and client-driven, focusing on noticing unhelpful patterns and practicing new skills to change them.

What training and experience does he have?

He became a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995, earned an MSW in Clinical Social Work from Ohio State in 2002, and has 30 years of overall experience.

What are his professional credentials and where does he practice?

He holds OH LISW I.0010308-SUPV and PA LCSW CW017979 credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What formats are available for meeting with him?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Languages: English

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