Alan Kahn, LPC, LCPC

Alan Kahn offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or past trauma. He writes in plain language and focuses on helping each person tell a healthier life story. He presents himself honestly and aims to build a direct, dependable relationship with the people he meets.

He uses a client-centered approach that puts the person's experience first. That means listening carefully, reflecting what’s happening, and working at the client’s pace. He also draws on existential ideas to help people think about purpose, meaning, and the practical choices that shape daily life.

Alan has worked in college teaching and runs a human services program in Maryland. He teaches students how to be helpers and leads courses in individual, group, and addiction counseling. His background includes many years working in a range of settings, and he brings that variety of experience into sessions.

In therapy he focuses on building a genuine, equal relationship. He aims to help people replace a painful or “broken” life story with one where they feel more in charge. Sessions combine practical problem solving with discussion of larger life questions like meaning and identity.

He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Maryland. Sessions are offered in English and the profile notes that international clients may be accepted. To begin, a prospective client uses the Start Therapy button and completes a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Client-centered and existential work adapted for online use

Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It helps when someone needs a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through stress, anxiety, or past hurts. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and values. It can be useful for people wrestling with life purpose, grief, or feelings of isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps shape whether conversations lean toward practical problem solving, deeper reflection on meaning, or a mix of both.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also let people choose sessions that suit their energy level - for example shorter conversations when needed or longer sessions for deeper topics. Ask about current formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.