About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- OCD and related anxiety
- Stress and coping
About Brandon
Brandon Porsandeh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship strain, family concerns, self-esteem difficulties, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Brandon often works with people facing obsessive-compulsive symptoms and related worry. He describes OCD as a condition that can make people feel hopeless, even when effective approaches exist. He also sees people who are experiencing mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, compulsions, impulsivity, isolation, communication problems, personality disorder features, and autism spectrum concerns.
In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on how thoughts and actions affect feelings. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and practice different ways of responding. Work is practical and goal-oriented, with steps to try between meetings.
Brandon speaks plainly about the stigma many feel when seeking help. He encourages taking a first step toward change and recognizes that asking for help can be difficult. He aims to work alongside clients as they try small, manageable changes.
Clients who want to begin select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Brandon uses CBT online
Brandon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thought and behavior that increase distress. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps, supports practical exercises, and often involves work to try between sessions. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and panic-related difficulties.He focuses on clear goals and collaborative planning. Deciding which strategies to use is part of the work together. The therapist and client review what helps, adjust plans, and try different techniques until something fits the person's needs and daily life.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments can happen during a work break or other convenient moment.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice different responses between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of difficulties, including obsessive-compulsive symptoms and mood disorders.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a California LCSW, licensed in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.