About Alan
Alan Crandall is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and big life changes. He works with individuals who struggle with mood swings, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues like ADHD or anger.
His tone is practical and direct, aimed at people looking for clear support and tools to manage daily life. With 11 years of experience, Alan blends straightforward conversation with evidence-based methods.
How Alan works
He listens first to understand what matters most, then uses approaches that fit each person’s situation. Sessions often focus on improving communication, managing intense emotions, and reducing symptoms that get in the way of functioning. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space where people can speak honestly about hard things.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build problem-solving habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotion regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming. Alan also brings trauma-focused tools when past events keep affecting daily life, and he uses motivational interviewing to help people set and commit to personal goals.
He aims for clear steps clients can try between sessions, not vague talk alone. People can expect a collaborative process that balances practical skills with attention to emotional healing. Alan focuses on building resilience, improving self-esteem, and strengthening communication so people can move forward with more confidence.
Alan lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Alan works with
The areas below are the ones Alan selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and listening closely to what matters to the client; online sessions let the therapist and client talk through concerns in a conversational way that respects each person’s pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns of thinking that keep problems going and then practice new ways of responding; online work can include homework between sessions and live coaching during video or phone meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships; therapists can teach and role-play these skills over video or guide short coaching chats by text when emotions spike.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan will help figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan together as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and skill teaching, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can support brief check-ins or between-session coaching. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep consistent momentum toward their goals.
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