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Alan Wong

Alan Wong, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate CBT-focused clinical social worker

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14 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • CBT based care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Self esteem support

About Alan

Alan Wong is a licensed clinical social worker in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He uses a practical, respectful style and aims to tailor conversation and care to each person's needs. Alan emphasizes compassionate support while people take steps toward change.

Alan has 14 years of professional experience in behavioral health. He has worked with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and issues with self esteem and career transitions. His background also includes work related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and chronic illness and pain.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions focus on concrete strategies, simple experiments, and skills that can be practiced between meetings. Alan aims to match the approach to what each person needs rather than applying a single formula.

Clients can expect direct conversation about goals and steps to reach them. Alan stresses clear, respectful dialogue and adjusts plans as progress is made. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s values and pace guide decisions.

Alan accepts international clients and offers services in English. He encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and supports them through practical problem solving and emotional coping.

How CBT Shapes Online Work and Practical Steps

Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on clear goals, short experiments, and skills practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or improve sleep and self esteem. These are concrete tools people can apply to daily life and evaluate over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alan will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so work stays relevant and manageable.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or between other commitments. It also lets people try brief skill-focused meetings or longer sessions depending on what fits their routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alan address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is Alan's therapeutic style?

He practices in a straightforward, respectful manner and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on thoughts and behaviors that affect mood and functioning.

How much experience does he have?

Alan has 14 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.

What credentials and region does he represent?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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