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Online therapist

Allan Herem

Practical therapy for parents and relationships

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
23 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Allan

Allan Herem is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 23 years of experience helping adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. He writes in straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps people can try right away.

Allan aims to make conversations calm and direct, so parents and partners can figure out the next move without feeling overwhelmed. Allan listens for patterns that come from family history and current relationship dynamics.

Background and approach

He pays attention to issues like attachment, abandonment, communication breakdowns, and control struggles. In sessions he helps people name painful feelings such as guilt, shame, emptiness, or anger and then plan manageable changes. He also addresses specific situations like divorce and separation, infidelity, fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, and commitment worries.

His work includes rebuilding trust, improving communication, and setting clear boundaries. Allan balances empathy with concrete tools so conversations lead to different choices at home. Allan holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.

He conducts sessions in English and uses straightforward language so parents can follow along easily. The goal is to leave each session with one or two clear ideas to try between meetings. People who choose Allan will find a steady, practical approach.

He focuses on small, achievable shifts rather than long lists of theory. That approach is meant to help relationships and daily life feel less stuck and more manageable.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Allan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how relationships and history shape present feelings. One common approach helps people recognize patterns from early attachments and how those patterns affect trust and closeness in current relationships. This approach is useful for concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, and communication problems.

Another approach emphasizes practical communication skills and problem-solving. It teaches how to express needs clearly, set boundaries, and repair misunderstandings, which can help with conflict, infidelity, and parenting tensions. Both approaches are rooted in research and translated into steps people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right method is a team process. Allan will work with each person to choose techniques that match goals, comfort level, and day-to-day realities. He frames therapy as a collaborative search for what actually helps, and he adjusts the plan as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to check in between meetings. The variety of formats also allows people to pick what feels most manageable for talking about sensitive issues and trying new skills at home.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Allan address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as attachment, infidelity, and family conflict.
How would he describe his style in sessions?
Allan takes a calm, direct approach that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear ideas to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in California.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Allan holds the LMFT credential, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California with CA LMFT 78937.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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