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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Trauma-focused work
About Alan
LCSW-C in Maryland with six years of clinical experience, Alan Kutner helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and depression using client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based methods.
Alan focuses on clear, direct conversations. He listens for patterns that keep someone stuck, then helps name them. Sessions emphasize practical skills and grounded reflection rather than abstract theory. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person's perspective central and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
His background includes focused work on attachment and abandonment issues, family of origin concerns, codependency, and communication problems. He also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, and disability and those facing divorce or separation. Addiction-related concerns such as drug and alcohol use are part of his caseload as well.
In practice he blends Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools to teach emotion regulation and present-moment awareness. Trauma-Focused Therapy informs his approach with people processing abuse or dissociation, with attention to pacing and safety in sessions. Internal Family Systems is part of the larger set of methods he draws from to help people understand internal conflicts.
Sessions are conversational and skills-oriented. Clients can expect direct feedback, homework when it helps, and gradual steps toward clearer coping strategies. For next steps, follow the site flow to view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
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How his approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. In practice this means sessions begin with the client's concerns and move at a pace they set, with the therapist providing reflection and clarification to keep conversations practical and relevant.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. Online sessions using CBT involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing alternative responses, and assigning brief exercises to try between meetings to test what helps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. When used online, DBT techniques can be taught and rehearsed in session and applied to real-life moments the client brings up.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to select methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That collaboration includes revisiting strategies and adjusting methods as progress unfolds.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let the therapist assign between-session practices and review progress together without requiring extra in-person visits.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, codependency, and family of origin problems.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These are blended to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working in mental health settings. That span informs his use of skills-based and trauma-informed approaches.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices in Maryland. The credential is shown as LCSW-C on his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling to know whether remote or in-person meetings are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model 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 through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.