- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and mindfulness
About Alan
Alan Kutner is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses family of origin issues and related concerns such as attachment problems, codependency, and caregiver stress.
Alan uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people recognize patterns that began in childhood. Sessions focus on what shows up now - emotions, behaviors, and repeating roles - and on small changes that make daily life easier. He draws on approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices to do this.
In the room he will listen for how past family expectations and early relationships continue to shape current choices. That might look like mapping where certain reactions come from, practicing new ways to speak up, or experimenting with different habits between sessions. He also addresses related issues such as addiction, chronic illness stress, and problems with commitment or control.
Alan blends trauma-focused ideas when past events affect present functioning, and he uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage intense emotions. He favors clear goals and tangible skills alongside reflective conversation. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on everyday improvements.
People who want to understand how family of origin patterns play out in adult life may find this approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps people feel understood and clarifies which changes they want to make. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and provides practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and tolerating distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will collaborate with each person to test which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining conversational, insight-oriented moments with concrete skill practice from CBT or DBT until a productive mix is found.
The site lists online options during booking, so confirm the current session formats before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and emotion regulation skills to an online setting so work can continue between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that mixes conversational reflection with skills work. Expect both discussion of patterns and concrete exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in mental health settings. That background informs his work with anxiety, trauma-related issues, and addiction.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed via a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the booking flow.
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