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Alan Crandall, LMHC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Alan

Alan Crandall is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor who works with adults facing stress, mood concerns, and life transitions. He brings 11 years of clinical experience to helping people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, and related issues such as grief, anger, and low self-esteem.

Background and approach

His practice also addresses relationship and family difficulties as well as impulse control and mood instability. His approach centers on compassionate, individualized care that emphasizes self-understanding and practical skills.

He blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed tools to improve communication, manage intense emotions, and reduce symptoms of panic or mood disorders. Modalities in his repertoire include cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, trauma-focused work including EMDR, and motivational interviewing to support change.

Alan aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients build resilience and move toward meaningful goals. He offers multiple online formats to make care accessible and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and preferences while drawing on more than a decade of professional practice in Florida.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Alan integrates client-centered listening with structured techniques to support change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the therapist reflects and clarifies so clients can identify their own goals and strengths. This approach is helpful for people seeking deeper self-understanding and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or impulsivity interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alan will work with each person to weigh methods and adapt techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single path fits everyone. This shared planning helps tailor homework, session focus, and pacing.

Online therapy with him includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations while still working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alan commonly address?
He works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood disorders, ADHD, grief, anger, and relationship or family problems.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His style is empathetic and client-centered, combining active listening with structured approaches like CBT and DBT to teach coping skills and support emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Alan brings 11 years of experience to his practice, applying a range of trauma-focused and evidence-informed methods developed over that time.
What are his professional credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH15469 and practices in Florida.
Does he work with clients in other languages or internationally?
He conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English