- Client-centered listening
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Alan
Alan Kutner is a licensed clinical social worker who practices with a client-centered approach. He focuses on listening closely and creating a calm space where people can speak openly about stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship strain, and depression. He uses straightforward language and a respectful tone to help people find steps they can try between sessions.
Over six years of clinical experience inform his work in Maryland. He combines client-centered listening with practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness and trauma-focused work are also part of his toolkit when those fit the situation.
Sessions focus on goals the person brings to therapy. That might mean learning new coping skills, improving communication, reducing substance use, or working through painful memories. He pays attention to issues such as attachment, abandonment, codependency, and family of origin problems when they come up.
People who manage chronic pain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, dissociation, or feelings of emptiness can bring those concerns into sessions as well. Alan aims to translate therapeutic approaches into clear exercises and small, manageable steps.
He holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and works in English. To start, visitors complete a short questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist's availability. The site uses a cancellable subscription model for sessions.
How client-centered and skills-based approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience and following their goals. In an online setting this often means the therapist listens first, reflects what they hear, and helps the person choose what to address next. It’s useful for people who need a steady space to talk and decide on priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into practical steps. Online CBT commonly uses short exercises, worksheets, and skill practice between visits to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skill modules for managing intense emotions and improving communication, which can be taught in bite-sized lessons remotely.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That collaborative planning helps match skills and pacing to what feels workable.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut commuting time, and use shorter check-ins when helpful. It also allows homework and skill practice to happen between meetings, which supports steady progress over time.
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 this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional concerns include attachment, codependency, caregiver strain, chronic pain and family of origin problems.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The practice centers on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities. Sessions also draw on CBT and DBT techniques and mindfulness to teach practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
The therapist has six years of experience working in mental health settings and with a range of concerns related to trauma, anxiety, and addiction.
What credential and region are listed for this therapist?
He holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices with that licensure noted.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific 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 this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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