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- ACT based methods
- CBT and mindfulness
- Grief and trauma support
About Alan
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 20 years of part-time clinical experience in Michigan, Alan Ellias helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and related concerns. He holds a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and has worked in school settings, crisis services, and private practice.
Alan spent years on a crisis line and in emergency services, then provided part-time therapy in community clinics and a small private practice. That background means he has seen a wide range of problems, including ADHD, OCD, emotional and physical trauma, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and issues specific to LGBT people.
His style is direct and interactive. He listens without judgment and offers practical options to try. Sessions focus on what clients want to change and on small steps that can make daily life more manageable.
Alan draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to examine how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and psychodynamic thinking to explore values, meaning, and longer-standing patterns. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are part of his toolbox for short-term work.
He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client makes the choices that matter. Alan helps set goals, suggests experiments, and adjusts the plan as needs evolve. People who want clear conversation, practical techniques, and occasional deeper reflection may find his approach a good fit.
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How his therapeutic approaches translate to remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action consistent with those values. In practice this looks like noticing unhelpful thoughts, identifying values, and trying small behavioral steps that align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. In sessions clients learn to test unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors to change daily routines and symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own goals and perspectives, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clients make their own choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or psychodynamic ideas and adjusting the plan over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use mindfulness and behavior experiments between meetings, so homework and real-life practice are straightforward. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they work with the client’s daily routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, career questions, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, interactive style that combines cognitive behavioral ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, psychodynamic perspectives, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of part-time clinical experience, including work in schools, crisis services, community clinics, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMSW, a Licensed Master Social Worker, licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.