Alan Kahn
Client-centered, existential therapist for trauma and anxiety
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About
Alan Kahn is a licensed counselor based in Maryland who works from client-centered and existential perspectives to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, anger, compassion fatigue, and grief. He combines attention to immediate problems with exploration of larger questions about meaning and life direction. He also lists additional focuses including divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
In addition to clinical work, he runs a Human Service Program at a college in Maryland and teaches courses in individual, family, addiction, and group counseling. Those teaching responsibilities inform his clinical approach by keeping practical skills and clear communication central to his work with people.
He emphasizes an honest, straightforward relationship in which the client is invited to reshape personal narratives and find more agency. Sessions aim to balance problem solving with opportunities to explore values, meaning, and interpersonal patterns so that clients can better identify what they want and take steps toward it.
In addition to clinical work, he runs a Human Service Program at a college in Maryland and teaches courses in individual, family, addiction, and group counseling. Those teaching responsibilities inform his clinical approach by keeping practical skills and clear communication central to his work with people.
He emphasizes an honest, straightforward relationship in which the client is invited to reshape personal narratives and find more agency. Sessions aim to balance problem solving with opportunities to explore values, meaning, and interpersonal patterns so that clients can better identify what they want and take steps toward it.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Grief, Divorce and separation, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: DC LPC PRC14213, MD LCPC LC6417
- NPI Number: 1770134124
- License: LPC (District of Columbia), LCPC (Maryland)
Remote sessions with client-centered and existential focus
Alan offers online work that reflects both client-centered and existential approaches. In client-centered practice he prioritizes listening, empathic understanding, and supporting each person to find their own direction. This approach is intended to help individuals feel heard and to encourage growth that comes from within the client rather than from the therapist.
Existential therapy in his online work invites exploration of meaning, responsibility, and the choices that shape a life. Conversations may include examination of values, life purpose, and how to respond to loss or difficult emotions. Sessions often blend practical problem solving with these broader questions to create a collaborative pace and focus.
Remote meeting options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those formats allow flexibility for people who prefer real-time spoken conversation or written interaction, and they are used to support the therapeutic collaboration described above.
What is Alan Kahn's clinical background?
He has three years of professional experience working as a counselor and educator, with specialties that include stress, anxiety, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
What credentials does he hold?
Alan lists his credentials as LPC, MD, LCPC and holds licenses including DC LPC PRC14213 and MD LCPC LC6417.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is he based?
He is based in Maryland and runs a Human Service Program at a college in that state.
How can people work with him online?
He offers multiple communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes. This profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be connected.