- Warm collaborative approach
- Client-centered focus
- Anxiety and grief
About Alan
Alan Ellias is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with twenty years of part-time psychotherapy experience. He completed a Master of Social Work at Wayne State University and has worked in schools, crisis services, and small private practices. He describes his manner as warm, nonjudgmental, and adaptable, and aims to help people find practical ways to move forward.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and trauma or abuse. He also lists experience with LGBT concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, phobias, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress.
His process blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral ideas, psychodynamic perspectives, and elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness. In sessions he focuses on how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and he offers options to try while respecting each person’s choices.
Sessions are described as interactive and collaborative. He aims to support people, suggest pathways when helpful, and tailor plans to fit individual needs. He avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes respect and sensitivity in conversation.
Alan highlights that seeking help takes courage and that therapy can be a step toward a more satisfying life. He frames his role as a supportive guide who helps clients weigh options and make decisions that suit their circumstances.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, genuine acceptance, and shaping the work around what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through values and choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to notice thoughts and move toward meaningful actions rather than getting stuck on unhelpful thinking. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and then tests practical changes to reduce distress. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills for everyday problems. Alan uses elements from these approaches to match the work to a person’s goals and situation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different options and adjusting as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling, fitting sessions around work or family demands, and having sessions without travel time. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. The focus is on making therapy fit into everyday life while working together on the issues that matter.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as compassion fatigue, phobias, and infidelity.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is warm, nonjudgmental, and adaptable. Sessions are interactive and focused on practical options while respecting each person's choices.
What is his background and experience?
He has twenty years of part-time psychotherapy experience, retired from full-time school work in 2022, and has worked in crisis services and small private practice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential - LMSW - in Michigan and practices in that state.
Which languages are used for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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