Alan Vanell

Alan Vanell, LMHC, is licensed in NY and offers secure telehealth sessions for young adults and adults. He/they provide a collaborative, trauma-informed space that centers respect, curiosity, and practical change. Areas of focus include grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, and family or parent–child relationship concerns. Alan also works with posttraumatic stress, racial or cultural trauma, and experiences of abuse or harassment, including stalking and relationship violence. Clients seek support for anxiety, depression, and panic, as well as bipolar disorder and ADHD. Care extends to physical stress and the intersections of sexual identity, gender identity, and sexual concerns. Alan helps clients explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns while building skills that support daily life and healthier relationships. The approach is interpersonal and experiential, integrating mindfulness and holistic perspectives to match each person’s needs and goals. Sessions emphasize trust, collaboration, and steady progress.