I am a Licensed Clinic Social Worker in Jacksonville, Florida. In private practice, I have successfully counseled individuals, couples and families for 30 years. I have worked with men either individually or in groups. I am aware that men don’t often seek psychotherapy but with an open, honest and empathetic attitude I have helped many men deal with relationships, work, business, parenting and self esteem issues.
The courage to initiate contact to a therapist should never be minimized. I believe in an inter-personal approach to therapy. Listening to your issues and needs is crucial to beginning an in-depth plan to reach your goals. A non-judgmental and compassionate attitude is my way of bonding with clients. I believe in goal oriented therapy which may include hypnotherapy, humanistic theory and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
In addition to a masters degree in social work (MSW) I am also a registered pharmacist (RPH) who owned a pharmacy and home health company for seventeen years. Having been in business, I have enjoyed working with CEO’s and business owners about employee and work issues as well as marital and family concerns.
I look forward to your call.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Smoking / vaping cessation
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW2568
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Allan has been a huge help to me
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Allan for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Allan is level-headed, empathetic, and kind. He listens without judgement and offers sound reasoning.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Allan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Best therapist I have ever had or could ever ask for. He helped me more than I think even HE realizes. Very good at his job.
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Allan for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
helped me to understand something which was hidden for a long time.
I'm greatfull
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Allan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coaching
Allan was the first counsellor that really helped me dig to the root of myself and got me to realize deep underlying causations of my current anxieties. Allan is nonjudgmental and very open to any feelings or emotions someone may have. He takes his work seriously and is great for someone who is looking for someone to talk to that is firm but supportive.
Written on Feb 17, 2021 after therapy with Allan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Allan Decker is an experienced therapist with many years of prior history in the field. He is straightforward in his comments and urges clients to be honest in their responses to questions. His request for journal entries to questions which come up as the therapy progresses are right on point. I can highly recommend him particularly for more mature patients.
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with Allan for 3 weeks