Alan Warner
Experienced clinical social worker specializing in adult mental health
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About
Alan Warner is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience supporting adults and some teenagers through depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance-related concerns. He became a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995, earned an MSW in Clinical Social Work from Ohio State in 2002, and has held independent licensure since 2005. His practice blends clinical training with attention to life context and long-term recovery.
He works from a client-driven perspective that centers the issues the person wants to address. His clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and he also draws on motivational interviewing and client-centered principles. He incorporates family of origin work and helps people examine ingrained thought patterns and behaviors that limit their quality of life.
Warner is trauma-informed and has experience with grief and loss and with working with members of the LGBT community. He addresses a broad set of concerns, including stress, addictions, relationships, parenting, bipolar and other mood disorders, and challenges related to life transitions and self-esteem.
He works from a client-driven perspective that centers the issues the person wants to address. His clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and he also draws on motivational interviewing and client-centered principles. He incorporates family of origin work and helps people examine ingrained thought patterns and behaviors that limit their quality of life.
Warner is trauma-informed and has experience with grief and loss and with working with members of the LGBT community. He addresses a broad set of concerns, including stress, addictions, relationships, parenting, bipolar and other mood disorders, and challenges related to life transitions and self-esteem.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: OH LISW I.0010308-SUPV, PA LCSW CW017979
- NPI Number: 1356669444
- License: LISW (Ohio), LCSW (Pennsylvania), LCSW (Maryland)
Remote sessions with flexible communication options
Alan Warner offers remote sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to meet clients where they are. Sessions are organized around the client’s priorities and chosen goals; the format can be adjusted to suit different needs and communication preferences.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to explore values and actions people want to take despite difficult emotions, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and notice incremental change. These approaches are presented in plain language and adapted to the client’s goals and pace.
The online format supports collaboration for those who prefer remote care, including people working on addiction recovery, mood concerns, relationship issues, or grief. Communication can take place by video, by phone, through live chat, or via ongoing text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling and follow-up between sessions.
What is Alan Warner’s clinical background?
He became a Chemical Dependency Counselor in 1995, earned an MSW in Clinical Social Work from Ohio State in 2002, and has worked in the field for 30 years. He has been a Licensed Independent Social Worker since 2005.
What credentials and licenses does he hold?
Alan Warner holds LISW and LCSW credentials. License details listed are OH LISW I.0010308-SUPV and PA LCSW CW017979.
Which languages does he speak?
This profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he based?
He practices in Pennsylvania.
How can clients work with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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