Alan Warner, LISW, LCSW

Alan Warner is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. He works with adults and some teenagers and is comfortable supporting LGBT clients.

Alan takes a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to address unhelpful thoughts and build small, doable steps. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck about changing behaviors such as substance use.

His background includes a master of social work in clinical practice from Ohio State and a long history as a chemical dependency counselor beginning in 1995. He has held licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker since 2005 and also carries a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. That combination informs work with mood disorders, grief, and addiction-related issues.

Alan describes therapy as client-driven. He listens for patterns that come from family history and long-held beliefs. Together with the client he identifies practical goals and ways to test new habits in daily life. Progress is measured in tangible changes rather than jargon.

People who prefer clear steps and a compassionate but direct style may find his approach helpful. He aims to help clients build more satisfying relationships, steady mood, and better coping with life changes.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters. It focuses on noticing thoughts without being ruled by them and building a life that fits personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to test thinking patterns and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to resolve mixed feelings about change and can be useful for addictions or other behavior change goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will discuss what you want to accomplish and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. The process is collaborative - you and the therapist decide together how to proceed and make adjustments as you go.

Confirm the exact online session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker follow-up between meetings. Different methods translate well to remote sessions: CBT exercises and ACT practices can be assigned as short at-home tasks, and motivational interviewing can guide decision-focused conversations during a scheduled meeting.