- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Alan
Alan Kutner is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses related struggles such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
He works in a direct, conversational way. Sessions often involve talking through patterns that keep someone stuck and trying small, practical changes. He uses approaches that center the client, as well as methods drawn from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and trauma-focused practices.
Alan pays attention to how past relationships shape present reactions. He helps people notice unhelpful coping like withdrawal, codependency, or reliance on substances, and then test different responses. He aims for clear steps people can try between sessions to see what makes a difference in daily life.
When trauma or dissociation are present he uses trauma-focused techniques alongside mindful practices to help people stay grounded while processing difficult memories. For issues around commitment, communication, or separation he helps people clarify values and set manageable boundaries.
He offers a straightforward intake process and uses a subscription-based session model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Maryland, where his LCSW-C credential is held.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the pace and topic. Online sessions using this approach let clients bring current problems and decide which areas to focus on, from stress to relationships.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online session CBT can include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and assigning short practice tasks to try between meetings to reduce anxiety or change patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving communication. Online meetings can teach these skills and use role play or structured exercises to practice new ways of responding to conflict or urges.
Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to match approaches to goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most. That planning happens together in early sessions and is revisited as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to practice skills in real life. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable within everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive and mindfulness techniques to identify patterns and try practical changes between sessions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and has six years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
His credential is LCSW-C in Maryland and his practice is located in that state.
Can sessions be conducted in any language besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.