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Allan Herem

Allan Herem, LMFT

Therapist in California

Calm, practical therapy for relationship and mood struggles

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Relationship challenges
  • Parenting support

About Allan

Allan Herem is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist with 23 years of experience. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Allan also supports parents working through the pressures of caregiving and the challenges of fatherhood.

In sessions he focuses on real-life problems like communication breakdowns, commitment worries, and control issues. Conversations often include practical skills for handling guilt, shame, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness. He also attends to family of origin concerns, infidelity, and separation or divorce impacts.

Allan aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk openly about what’s hard. He works in plain language and helps clients identify small, manageable steps. That can mean practicing better communication, setting healthier boundaries, or exploring what’s behind recurring patterns.

Over his career he has helped adults who face abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, and problems tied to family relationships. Sessions balance emotional understanding with actions that make daily life easier. Allan honors each person’s beliefs while guiding them toward clearer choices.

He offers services in English and also provides therapy in Spanish for those who prefer it. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Allan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful patterns in relationships and behavior, then try different ways of responding that lead to better communication and trust. Another approach centers on managing mood and anxiety through step-by-step coping skills, like noticing triggers and practicing concrete strategies to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to choose methods that fit their situation, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path from the start. That shared planning helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use therapy from wherever they are located within the therapist's service area, while the therapist and client together adjust the pace and tools to suit the person’s needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues such as attachment and infidelity.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

Allan uses a compassionate, straightforward style focused on understanding feelings and practicing concrete skills for daily life.

How much experience does the therapist have?

He has 23 years of experience working with adults on personal growth, family-related problems, and relationship issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and Spanish is also available for those who prefer it.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options with the service before booking.

How is pricing handled?

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

How do I start working with this therapist?

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

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