Alan Crandall

LMHC

Florida

Practical, person-centered help for mood and stress issues

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, Florida / MH15469

NPI

1871949412

Experience

11 years

Languages

English

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Calm practical guidance
   • Focus on coping skills
   • Collaborative goal setting

   About Alan

   Alan Crandall is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. He sees adults who are dealing with mood challenges, workplace pressure, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. Alan aims to make sessions practical and straightforward so people can use what they learn in daily life.

   He uses a collaborative, person-centered style. Sessions focus on building self-understanding, improving communication, and strengthening coping skills. Alan helps people work through guilt, shame, grief, and difficulties with intimacy in ways that respect their pace and goals.

   Over 11 years of practice have shaped his interest in mood disorders, ADHD-related concerns, and relationship and parenting stresses. He also works with people facing anger, impulsivity, and challenges after traumatic events. His background supports work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

   Alan draws from tools in cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people find the reasons and motivation to change. For trauma-related difficulties he incorporates EMDR and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.

   Sessions are offered in English and tailored to each person's needs. Alan encourages clear goals and regular check-ins so progress is visible. To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

2. Therapeutic approaches and what online work can look like

   Alan blends Motivational Interviewing with client-centered methods to help people clarify what they want and why change matters. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person’s own reasons for change and strengthening motivation to move forward, which can help with habits, mood, and engagement in therapy.
   
   He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide a respectful, listening-first atmosphere. That approach emphasizes understanding a person’s perspective and working at their pace, which supports healing from shame, grief, and interpersonal difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside these methods, helps identify thought and behavior patterns and introduces concrete strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and impulsive reactions.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alan collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made. This keeps sessions focused and relevant to day-to-day life.
   
   Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are set by the practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain consistency with appointments and make it simpler to practice new skills between meetings.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   11+ years

   Listed in

   Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Alan address?

   He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and mood disorders, plus related issues such as relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, grief, and ADHD-related challenges.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   Alan uses a person-centered, collaborative approach that emphasizes practical skills and clear goals. He focuses on communication, coping strategies, and building self-understanding.

   What is his clinical background and experience?

   He has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood and anxiety concerns, workplace stress, social anxiety, and trauma-related issues.

   What credentials and location apply to his practice?

   He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with him?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with him?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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