Alan Warner, LISW, LCSW

Alan Warner began his helping career as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995 and went on to earn a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from The Ohio State University in 2002. He has been a Licensed Independent Social Worker since 2005 and holds the credentials LISW and LCSW, indicating licensure to practice clinical social work independently.

He has focused primarily on adults and some teenagers who are managing depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, applying a holistic perspective that treats counseling and healthy life choices as tools for personal empowerment and actualization. His work often includes examining family of origin influences and supporting people as they release ingrained patterns of thinking and behavior that limit the quality of life they want to achieve.

Trauma-informed in his approach, he is comfortable working with members of the LGBT community and has experience addressing grief and loss. His primary therapeutic methods include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He frames counseling as a client-driven process that centers on the concerns the client wants to address and the goals they wish to pursue.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Alan Warner commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Solution-Focused techniques in his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility, which can be useful for managing persistent anxiety, avoidance, or difficulties with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps and strengths to help clients make tangible progress when facing specific problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the process. Alan will work with clients to explore which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so it remains client-centered.

Online therapy with Alan can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and therapists from varied locations while maintaining consistent, ongoing support.