Alana Gottler

Alana Gottler is a licensed social worker in Michigan with six years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and ADHD. She aims to meet people where they are and offers a calm, respectful presence during difficult conversations.

Her sessions focus on tailoring talk and practical steps to each person’s needs. She listens for what feels most pressing and adjusts the plan as progress is made. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while helping clients name patterns and try new ways of responding.

Alana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She helps clients break down anger cycles, address painful memories, and develop clearer communication strategies for family stress. She also supports parents who want more confidence and practical tools for everyday parenting challenges.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She invites clients to set goals and to review them regularly so the work stays relevant. People can expect direct conversation paired with concrete suggestions they can use between sessions.

Alana encourages anyone who feels stuck to take a small step toward help. Starting therapy can be hard, and she acknowledges that courage while offering steady support. She asks clients to be active partners in shaping their care and next steps.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Alana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, including approaches that help people process painful memories and reduce reactive anger, and practical strategies that teach clearer communication and behavior change. Treatments for trauma and post-traumatic stress focus on safely naming what happened, learning coping skills, and building a sense of control over reactions. For anger and family conflict she helps clients spot triggers, try new responses, and practice those skills in day-to-day situations.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Alana will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust the plan over time so the approach fits the client’s life and needs rather than forcing a single method from the start.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into busy days. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins around work or parenting schedules, and offer flexibility for quieter or lower-bandwidth interactions when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to continue the same goal-focused, practical work as in-person sessions, helping clients practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.