Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Alan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Alan
Alan Crandall is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage strong emotions and life changes. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and related concerns. His straightforward style aims to make starting therapy easier for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
He uses clear, practical methods to address problems like panic attacks, mood disorders, and grief. Sessions focus on improving communication, reducing impulsivity, and rebuilding self-esteem.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimacy issues, and parenting stress. Alan draws on several approaches to shape each plan. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits.
When trauma is part of the story, he may incorporate trauma-focused work and EMDR elements to help process painful memories. Motivational interviewing features in his work when someone needs help finding direction or making a change. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance in moments of crisis.
The result is a mix of talking, skill practice, and goal setting. He has 11 years of clinical experience in Florida and offers sessions by video, phone, chat, or text messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
What Alan works with
Everything Alan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Alan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Alan uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's experience. This approach means listening closely and letting the person lead the pace and topics of sessions, which works well for people who need a supportive space to sort feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a hands-on way to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and everyday stress by teaching practical exercises to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also part of his work when stronger emotion regulation is needed. DBT techniques teach tools for tolerating distress, managing impulses, and improving communication during heated moments.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. They adapt methods over time based on progress and feedback so the plan fits the person's life and needs.
Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat and messaging support quick check-ins, shorter goal-setting, or regular skill practice between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or people who travel frequently.
Questions people ask about Alan
What concerns does Alan address in sessions?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, and related mood and relationship issues.
What is his general therapeutic approach?
His style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and practical skill-building to help people change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 11 years of experience working with adults on mood disorders, workplace stress, and emotional regulation.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.