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Alan Wong, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Alan

Alan Wong is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central framework for helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, and addictions.

Background and approach

With 14 years of experience in clinical settings across California, he emphasizes practical strategies that address thinking patterns and behavior while tailoring treatment to each person's circumstances and goals.

He brings attention to a wide range of concerns including sleep problems, grief, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem and career-related stress, as well as compassion fatigue and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and problems related to abandonment or foster care and adoption.

Alan approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, working collaboratively to design a plan that fits an individual's needs. He accepts clients who are located in California and also accepts international clients, offering flexible session formats to accommodate different schedules and circumstances.

Applying CBT Online for Practical Change

Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, then works with clients to develop skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, anger, and ADHD-related challenges. CBT sessions focus on concrete tools such as thought monitoring, behavioral experiments, and skill-building to reduce problematic responses and support better daily functioning.

Therapy is collaborative by design; finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust strategies over time so the plan matches individual needs and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow repeated practice of skills between sessions, and can help people access care when in-person visits are impractical. Licensed professionals can tailor the same CBT methods to an online setting to support progress across many concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What types of issues does Alan commonly address?
He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief, sleeping difficulties, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He centers treatment on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while remaining respectful and adaptive to each person's needs.
What is his background and experience?
Alan has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns and has focused on integrating CBT techniques into individualized treatment plans.
Where is he licensed and what credentials does he hold?
He is a licensed clinical social worker in California with the credential CA LCSW 69760.
Can he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available for meeting with him?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled and what do sessions cost?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Alan can help with

Alan Wong works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

Alan works with clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and depression.

How Alan approaches therapy

Alan's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Alan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.

Therapy style

Alan aims to support & empower you in that journey.