About Alan
Alan Ellias is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 20 years of experience offering part-time psychotherapy in Michigan. He earned his MSW from Wayne State University and has worked in school settings, crisis services, and small independent practice. Alan brings a steady, compassionate presence to sessions and focuses on practical ways to ease day-to-day struggles.
He takes a nonjudgmental and adaptable approach. Sessions are warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity.
How Alan works
Alan helps people consider different options, open up new ways of thinking, and make choices that fit their lives. Alan often uses techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches to look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to explore deeper patterns, and he incorporates mindfulness and acceptance strategies when useful.
These methods are used to address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns. His work includes helping people with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also has experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, phobias, and supporting LGBT clients.
Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals. Alan aims to guide without directing, offering suggestions while leaving final decisions to the client. He frames seeking help as a sign of strength and supports people through the practical steps of change.
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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps people accept difficult feelings and still move toward what matters in life, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and supports the client in finding their own answers. This approach helps people who want a compassionate, exploratory space to understand themselves and their choices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may shift over time as goals change and progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.
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