- 20 years experience
- Warm nonjudgmental style
- Family and parenting focus
About Alan
Alan Ellias is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - based in Michigan with 20 years of part-time psychotherapy experience. He earned his Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in 1995 and has worked in both clinical and macro social work roles. Alan has experience across a range of concerns and aims to support people who are ready to make changes in their lives.
Alan's background includes school-based work, crisis-line volunteering, and roles on emergency services. He has also held part-time positions in counseling centers and maintained a small private practice. Over the years he has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, parenting struggles, relationship strain, ADHD, and trauma among other concerns.
In sessions he keeps the tone warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental. He describes his style as adaptable and interactive, offering guidance, suggested options, and ways to open thinking about situations. He emphasizes that clients remain the primary decision makers in their lives.
His clinical approach blends cognitive behavioral ideas with psychodynamic perspectives and client-centered values. He believes thoughts influence feelings and behaviors, and that shifting thought patterns can change how someone feels and acts. Mindfulness and acceptance ideas also shape his work.
People who contact him can expect tailored sessions and a treatment plan shaped around their needs. He highlights compassion, sensitivity, and an aim to reduce stigma for the people he meets. Those seeking help for family and parenting concerns are among the areas he lists as part of his experience.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take committed actions that match what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and struggles over life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts shape feelings and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem-focused concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience by listening deeply, offering empathy, and helping people find their own solutions rather than prescribing fixes.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they will try methods, adjust as needed, and shape a plan that fits the client's needs and pace.
Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a busy day and reduce travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments around school, work, or caregiving. If you want specifics about session formats and how they are scheduled, confirm the current options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family matters, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and more.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The style is warm, nonjudgmental, and interactive. He offers guidance, suggests options, and collaborates with clients while respecting their choices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 20 years of part-time psychotherapy experience, including school system work, crisis-line volunteering, and roles in counseling centers.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan and earned his MSW from Wayne State University.
In which language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing or payment work?
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 this therapist?
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