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Alvin Tan, LCSW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Career
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Alvin

Alvin Tan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people regain control of their mental health.

Background and approach

He draws on approaches that foster clearer understanding of symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and improve problem-solving so clients can better navigate stressors such as anxiety, depression, career challenges, grief, and ADHD. Alvin's four years of clinical experience include work across acute psychiatric settings, outpatient clinics, substance use treatment programs, and group homes for adults with developmental disabilities.

That range of settings has informed his ability to support clients facing crisis, managing addiction recovery, or building healthier support networks. He has also held supervisory roles and mentored students, bringing both direct care and leadership perspectives to his practice.

In sessions he focuses on practical skills - from developing coping strategies and communication tools to identifying values and motivation for change. He offers a collaborative, goal-oriented approach tailored to each person’s needs and draws on therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide treatment planning and progress.

Online approaches that teach skills and foster change

Alvin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing emphasizes exploring personal values and strengthening internal motivation to support change, often used for substance use, career decisions, or habit change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He collaborates with each client to determine which techniques fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made so care remains responsive and personalized.

Online therapy with Alvin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how and when clients connect. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations within California. The variety of options supports different communication styles and practical needs while working toward the goals identified together.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Alvin commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and related challenges such as self-esteem, anger, intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and skills-oriented, combining insight with concrete coping strategies and problem-solving to help clients meet real-life goals.
What professional experience does he bring?
Alvin has four years of experience across acute psychiatric care, outpatient clinics, substance use programs, and group home settings, plus experience in supervision and mentoring.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in California with license number CA LCSW 94348 and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can he see international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering a range of remote options.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Alvin can help with

Alvin Tan works with clients on stress and anxiety, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Alvin approaches therapy

Alvin's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Alvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, with 4 years of clinical experience.