Hi, I am a licensed clinical social worker in San Diego, California. My primary background experience is in helping clients to regain/increase control over their mental health, via developing increased insight/understanding of symptoms, identifying and utilizing coping skills, developing positive support systems, and increasing ability to problem-solve/navigate challenges.
I have worked with adults in multiple settings, including those experiencing active crisis within acute locked psychiatric care, clients coming into an outpatient clinic for mental health services and counseling/groups, clients utilizing substance use disorder treatment individually and in groups, and adult clients with developmental disabilities in the group home setting. Professionally, I’ve worked both as direct care staff as well as in management and supervisor roles, and have also mentored undergrad and grad students.
I’m looking forward to meeting you and offering you support.
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Alvin Tan is a licensed clinical social worker based in San Diego, California, with four years of clinical experience. He holds a California clinical social work license, which allows him to provide independent clinical services (LCSW 94348).
His primary focus is helping people regain or strengthen control over their mental health by fostering greater insight into symptoms, teaching and reinforcing practical coping skills, helping build positive support systems, and bolstering problem-solving abilities to navigate life’s challenges.
Alvin’s experience includes working with adults across a range of settings, such as acute locked psychiatric care during active crisis, outpatient clinics offering individual therapy and group counseling, substance use disorder treatment delivered both individually and in groups, and residential group homes serving adults with developmental disabilities. He has served in direct care roles as well as in management and supervisory positions, and he has mentored undergraduate and graduate students. He looks forward to meeting prospective clients and offering clinical support.
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Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and if a client decides a different clinician would be a better fit, it is usually possible to switch providers. Online therapy can be a practical, effective way to access professional support when addressing everyday mental health and relationship concerns.
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