Alan Warner, LISW, LCSW

Alan Warner is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, and relationship struggles. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, and LGBTQ concerns.

He trained as a chemical dependency counselor in 1995 and earned a Master of Social Work from Ohio State in 2002. He gained his LISW credential in 2005 and has spent decades working with adults and some teenagers. That background informs a practical, straightforward approach to common problems.

In sessions he focuses on what the client wants to change. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. He applies solution-focused steps to identify clear, reachable changes and moves toward them in small, concrete ways.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while still acting on what matters to them. Motivational Interviewing shows up when people need help deciding whether and how to change behaviors like substance use. He mixes these approaches to fit each person's goals.

Alan pays attention to family of origin issues and longstanding patterns that build shame, guilt, or control problems. He works with clients who want to reduce explosive anger, manage daily stress, or rebuild relationships after loss. Sessions emphasize practical tools, clearer choices, and steady progress toward the life a person wants.

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