- Relationship focus
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
About Allan
Allan Herem is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 23 years of clinical experience in California. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Allan listens for what matters most and focuses on concrete steps that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Allan concentrates on issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, communication problems, and difficulties with commitment or control. He also supports people facing divorce and separation, fatherhood challenges, family of origin concerns, and struggles with guilt, shame, or impulsivity. Conversations aim to identify patterns and practical ways to change how people relate to themselves and others.
His sessions emphasize clear, compassionate guidance and hands-on strategies rather than abstract theory. Allan helps clients notice unhelpful habits, try new ways of communicating, and build routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood. He encourages small experiments between sessions so progress is steady and visible.
People who come for help can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through painful feelings and confusing choices. Allan works at a pace set by each person and focuses on solutions that fit everyday life. He draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape the work together.
Allan conducts therapy in English and is licensed in California as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Allan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify and change patterns in how they think and behave, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood by building new, healthier habits. Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early bonds affect current relationships and then try new ways of connecting. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Allan works with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, history, and daily routines. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and useful. If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for focused check-ins between commitments. It also makes it simpler to continue work if travel or relocation occurs. Talk with Allan about what will work best for you and how to structure sessions to match your life and goals.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Allan support?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, plus related issues like attachment, abandonment, and infidelity.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Allan uses a direct and compassionate style that emphasizes practical steps, clearer communication, and steady progress through small experiments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Allan has 23 years of experience providing therapy in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are therapy fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.