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Alan Wong

Alan Wong, LCSW

California

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LCSW - CBT for anger and stress

  • Anger management
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Stress and anxiety

About Alan

Alan Wong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also supports those facing ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, career stress, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.

Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach. He explains practical skills in plain terms and focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions tend to be straightforward and skills-focused so people can use what they learn between meetings.

He also draws on experience with relational and background issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, and family of origin problems. He pays attention to how past relationship patterns show up in day-to-day reactions and coping. That helps people who feel stuck by old patterns or who struggle with control and codependency.

Alan has worked with people affected by chronic illness, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and reactions after disasters. He is familiar with disruptive mood and impulse-related concerns and supports people managing emptiness, commitment worries, and intense mood changes. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to real-life routines.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin setting goals and planning next steps.

CBT and practical skills for online sessions

Alan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and to develop more effective behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear skills such as noticing triggers, testing beliefs, and practicing alternative responses that reduce anger and anxiety. These techniques are useful for stress, mood issues, sleep problems, and managing strong reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their goals and daily life. He adapts plans based on how a person responds and on what feels workable, so therapy changes as needs change.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to translate CBT homework into their daily routines when sessions fit naturally into the week.

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with related to anger?

He works with people who have trouble managing anger, resentment, or frequent outbursts and links those patterns to stress, trauma, or relationship history.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, skills-focused approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that emphasizes changing thoughts and behaviors that sustain anger and stress.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 14 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and caregiver stress.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm any regional considerations before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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