LCSW, 4 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
HI! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania, with four years of professional clinical experience. I have a focus in helping clients struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, stress management, ,adjustment to life changes, depression and substance use, servicing college aged adults to older adult populations. My therapeutic methodology is rooted in a holistic, person-centered approach, working to highlight individual strengths and grow coping skills. With having an emphasis on CBT, I utilize a mix of modalities that best support individual needs.
In our first session together, we will start by getting to know each other to build a therapeutic relationship. We will discuss your thoughts on being in therapy, your treatment goals, and discuss potential treatment modalities that feel approachable and achievable.
My biggest strengths as a therapist lie in my deep empathy and understanding, which create a safe and supportive environment, coupled with with my focus to help clients reclaim their lives and thrive. I work on identifying skills, strengths, and coping strategies that you already have, and adapt them to address current concerns.
My goal is to provide effective therapy that will empower you to experience optimum well-being, and quality of life. With a background in outpatient therapy with adults, home bereavement therapy, an extensive history working within the medical realm with those experiencing grief and chronic illness, I have had the opportunity to practice and utilize several forms of therapy. I am currently practicing CBT, DBT, ACT, and some elements of other forms of therapy. My goal is to meet you where you are at and utilize modalities that best address presenting needs.
5 ratings with written reviews
June 24, 2025
Alanna is caring and smart. Even though our visits are online she is personable and insightful.
May 21, 2025
Alanna is truly amazing at her job. She is so warm and caring. She has opened my eyes up so much and taught me the proper ways to be successful and happy. My life is so much better because of her.
May 8, 2025
I have been working with Alanna now for about 4-5 months. So far in my adult life she is the longest therapist I have been with, and the trust I have built with her is beyond belief. Alanna has worked with me to work through anger issues, in addition to exploring how old triggers are affecting new relationships today. She truly is an amazing therapist and I would recommend to anyone due to her who he needs support.
Within practice, I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions to assist with identifying unhelpful and unrealistic thoughts, and reframing them to a more helpful, realistic thinking process that can lead to less distressing feelings. CBT has benefits and success with reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and substances challenges.
With utilizing Solution Focus Brief Therapy (SBFT), the focus is on identifying strengths and resources. By exploring solutions and setting achievable goals, we will work together to promote experiencing empowerment, and a deeper understanding of personal resiliency and capacity to grow. Utilize these interventions will help to assist you to reframe challenges, build on past successes, and worked towards established goals.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals accept what is out of their personal control and commit to actions that improve and enrich their lives. Within practice, I will encourage you to explore psychological flexibility, which involves being open to experiences, staying present, and taking actions guided your identified values.