- CBT methods
- Stress management
- Sleep and routine
About Alan
Alan Wong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of professional experience. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression among the concerns he works with. He also notes work related to ADHD, addictions, grief, sleeping problems, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. Alan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. He offers ways to test thoughts and try small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and avoidant responses.
Alan also addresses longer-term patterns that come from relationships and family of origin issues. He helps people with attachment questions, abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care experiences, and codependency. He discusses how caregiving roles, chronic illness, and first responder stress can affect mood and functioning.
Sessions include planning for coping with life changes, managing anger, and improving sleep and daily routines. He works with problems linked to control issues, commitment worries, and feelings of emptiness. For people managing bipolar or disruptive mood challenges, he focuses on concrete skills for stability and coping.
Alan provides services in English and accepts international clients. He practices in California and holds the LCSW credential. To begin, users follow the site flow to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How Alan uses CBT online and what to expect
Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thoughts and actions that maintain anxiety, low mood, or avoidance. CBT sessions usually involve identifying specific thoughts, testing whether they match reality, and trying small behavioral experiments to shift reactions. This approach is often helpful for worry, social anxiety, sleep problems, and stress-related difficulties.Finding the right method is part of the work together. Alan will discuss goals, try methods such as CBT techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps most. The client and therapist decide collaboratively whether to focus on thought work, behavioral practice, or practical coping skills in sessions.
Confirm the available session formats on the site before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day and to practice strategies in real-life settings. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when bandwidth or a quieter setup matters. The process aims to make therapy practical and usable in everyday life rather than introducing extra hassle.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alan work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue among his focus areas.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by viewing the online therapy options on the site.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.