Alan Wong, LCSW

Alan Wong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 14 years of professional experience. He brings a practical, skills-oriented approach to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, self-esteem concerns, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. He also offers support for issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and family-of-origin matters.

Alan is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavior Therapies, and he uses evidence-based CBT methods to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills. He prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person’s unique circumstances. Seeking change can feel daunting, and Alan emphasizes partnership and empowerment, providing steady support as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

He offers flexible options for working together and adapts his approach to match individual needs and goals, aiming to create a therapeutic experience that is both practical and humane.

CBT-focused Online Therapy and Practical Strategies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT is a structured, problem-focused approach that helps clients recognize patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. Through CBT, clients learn practical skills such as reframing negative thoughts, testing beliefs, and building new coping strategies that can improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.

CBT techniques can also be adapted to address trauma-related symptoms and grief by combining skill-building with gradual exposure and emotion regulation strategies. These adaptations aim to help clients process difficult experiences while developing tools to manage overwhelming reactions and regain a sense of control.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alan will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time based on progress and feedback. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy is tailored and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the process.