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Alan Wong

Alan Wong

LCSW

Therapist · California · 14+ years of experience

Practical CBT support for everyday struggles

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  • CBT focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Compassionate care

About Alan

Alan Wong is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 14 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients can take steps toward change.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Sessions are tailored to each person's situation and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Alan emphasizes short-term skills as well as deeper patterns that keep problems returning.

People often come with worries about sleep, self-esteem, or coping with life changes, and he offers clear strategies for those problems. He also addresses issues like ADHD, addictions, grief, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue in practical ways that focus on daily life changes. Alan works with concerns tied to abandonment, attachment, family of origin, and caregiver stress too.

In session, the approach is conversational and goal-focused. He helps set small, achievable steps and checks progress regularly. The work blends learning new ways of thinking with practicing different actions between sessions.

Alan welcomes people who want a straightforward partner in working through difficult feelings and behaviors. He encourages visitors to consider what they want from therapy and to take the first step toward scheduling a session.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How CBT-guided online work can fit your life

Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on clear links between what you think, how you feel, and what you do, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep difficulties.

He pairs CBT with straightforward, skills-based work such as mood tracking, behavioral experiments, and practical problem solving. That practical focus helps people try small changes between sessions and notice what works. The therapist and client decide together which techniques match the client’s needs and goals, and that collaborative process guides treatment choices.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online work can fit into busy schedules and make it easier to keep appointments, try short check-ins, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use a variety of remote approaches to help people build skills, work through anger, and manage anxiety without promising any particular format in advance.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (California)
LCSW · No. 69760
NPI
1790808996

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alan help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related issues such as sleep problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is practical and conversational, using goal-focused sessions and clear strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in California.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How does cost work for sessions?

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 him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
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