Alan Warner, LISW, LCSW

Alan Warner is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He works with people dealing with trauma, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, and life changes. He also supports those facing aging and geriatric issues and people in the LGBT community.

Alan takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. He focuses on what matters to the person in front of him and helps set clear, achievable goals. Sessions often involve looking at current thinking and behavior, trying new ways of responding, and tracking what leads to real change.

His background includes work as a chemical dependency counselor and a Master of Social Work degree from The Ohio State University. He has been a Licensed Independent Social Worker since 2005 and also holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. That mix of experience shapes a broad view of wellness that includes daily habits, relationships, and meaning in life.

In therapy Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods to guide sessions. He sees counseling as driven by the client’s priorities and adapts tools to fit each person’s needs. People can expect clear steps, room to reflect, and practical ways to move forward.

Alan emphasizes helping people reclaim control over their lives. He works to identify patterns that hold people back and to build alternatives that fit everyday life. His style is respectful, direct, and oriented toward tangible progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values, even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on strengths and practical next steps that can produce change quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they will try tools, track what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue care when facing life changes or relocation. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and solution-focused techniques effectively in remote sessions, focusing on practical exercises, homework, and real-world problem solving.