Alan Ellias

Alan Ellias is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with over 20 years of part-time clinical experience. He earned a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in 1995 and has worked across school settings, crisis services, and small private practice. Alan describes his approach as warm, nonjudgmental, and adaptable to each person's needs.

He focuses on practical conversations that help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions look at everyday patterns and possible changes, rather than labels. Alan aims to suggest options, open thinking, and support people as they make choices that fit their lives.

His background includes work in emergency services and crisis lines, and experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, ADHD, and anger. He has also worked with hospice and end-of-life matters, infidelity, phobias, and career or life-change challenges.

Alan blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral ideas, psychodynamic thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness. He explains ideas plainly and helps people try small, practical steps between sessions. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every meeting.

People who want a straightforward, collaborative therapist may find his style helpful. He tailors sessions and a plan to each person’s goals, offering steady support while encouraging clients to make their own choices.

How his approaches fit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with stress, anxiety, and living with ongoing challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and ADHD. Client-centered therapy centers the client's experience, with the therapist offering empathy and nonjudgmental support to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He helps people try different ideas and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful in real life.

Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or reduce travel time. Online work can make it simpler to maintain regular meetings and to practice strategies between sessions, while the therapist and client work together to tailor the pace and focus to everyday needs.