- CBT methods
- Family of origin
- Stress and anxiety
About Alan
Alan Wong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of professional experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, and addictions.
Alan focuses on how early relationships and family patterns continue to affect current life. He pays attention to family of origin issues and attachment concerns, and helps people who struggle with abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, and family problems.
Sessions center on clear, practical strategies. Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and develop different behaviors. He also addresses sleep, coping with life changes, grief, and career stress with straightforward tools and steps to try between sessions.
He works with people facing persistent mood concerns, including bipolar symptoms and disruptive mood dysregulation, and with those dealing with compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or first responder strain. He helps people who notice control issues, codependency, commitment anxiety, or feelings of emptiness linked to their background.
Alan speaks English and accepts international clients. His California LCSW credential is listed as CA LCSW. To begin, readers use the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
Using CBT online to address family patterns
Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) online to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, then practice small changes that reduce anxiety, anger, or depressive thinking. CBT sessions typically include setting concrete goals, trying new skills between sessions, and tracking what works. When family of origin patterns or attachment questions are part of the concern, conversations focus on specific roles and expectations learned in childhood. Those topics are explored through concrete examples and behavioral experiments rather than broad labels. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to prioritize based on the client’s goals and what feels most useful. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to test strategies, adjust plans, and pick exercises that fit the client’s life and aims. This means regularly checking in about what helps and changing direction if needed. Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce commute time. Ask about scheduling specifics and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements fit your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alan address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep issues, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach, focusing on identifying thoughts and behaviors to try practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California, listed as CA LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any details about time zones and scheduling before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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