About
- Stress and anxiety
- Communication problems
- Fatherhood issues
About Allan
Allan Herem is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 23 years of practice. He assists adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, and depression. Allan also focuses on issues like attachment, abandonment, fatherhood concerns, caregiving stress, infidelity, and family-of-origin questions.
Allan takes a straightforward, conversational approach. He helps people name what feels off at home and then tries practical ways to change patterns. Sessions often include talking through communication problems, setting clearer boundaries, and learning how to respond instead of react. He works with adults who want steadier relationships or less overwhelm from parenting and family roles.
Over two decades in practice have shaped his way of working. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional patterns and relational habits. The emphasis is on skills people can use between sessions, such as clearer communication techniques and ways to manage anxiety or guilt.
Allan pays attention to family history and how it affects present relationships. He helps clients untangle old expectations and build different habits with partners or parents. For fathers and caregivers, he offers focused conversations about role strain, identity, and balancing responsibilities.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Allan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change the patterns that cause repeated conflict or distress. One common approach focuses on communication skills and interaction patterns; it clarifies how people respond to one another and teaches concrete ways to speak and listen more effectively. This can help with recurring arguments, trust issues, or unclear boundaries.Another approach targets attachment and abandonment concerns by looking at how early relationships shape current expectations. Sessions work to recognize those old patterns and practice new responses, which can reduce anxiety about closeness and commitment. These methods are practical and aimed at real-life moments, like responding to a partner or managing a tense family call.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Allan will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He adapts plans based on what feels useful in session and what clients can try between meetings.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour isn't feasible. Licensed professionals often use different formats to match schedules and practical needs, and Allan will discuss what fits a client's routine.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, infidelity, and caregiver stress.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and practical exercises. Sessions emphasize communication skills, managing strong emotions, and changing unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults on relational and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California. His practice is based in California.
Does he provide sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.