Allan Brainard uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, anger, and depression.
01About Allan
Allan Brainard uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, anger, and depression. He holds an LPCC in Ohio and brings 25 years of experience to each session. Allan aims for straightforward conversations and clear goals that fit each person's life.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Allan encourages small changes that add up over time and checks progress regularly. Allan draws on proven approaches to address communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose questions, and social anxiety or phobia. He helps clients identify patterns that keep them stuck and then practices new ways to respond.
The work can include role practice, thought review, and planning manageable habits. Over his career he has worked across a range of settings and with diverse concerns, giving him a wide clinical perspective. That experience helps him tailor sessions to each person’s needs and pace.
He keeps the process collaborative and grounded in real-life goals. Many find his style steady and direct, with an emphasis on usable tools. Allan supports people who want clear direction and practical skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.0003888-SUPV · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1285172577 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Allan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Social anxiety and phobia
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Allan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice and change thought patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood; it teaches simple ways to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Another approach emphasizes skills training for emotional regulation and anger management through step-by-step exercises and role practice, which can reduce reactivity and improve communication.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Allan works with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods that fit the person’s life and adjust them over time to find the best match.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat is useful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, anger, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way, focusing on clear goals, practical steps, and regular check-ins.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of professional work experience and has worked across a range of clinical settings during that time.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC, which is the credential listed for his practice.
Can I work with him if I am outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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