- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- OCD and panic work
- Stress and coping skills
About Brandon
Brandon Porsandeh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical experience practising in California. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, career pressures, ADHD, and anger. Brandon also supports those facing life changes and challenges linked to autism spectrum traits and compulsive symptoms.
Brandon uses straightforward, skills-based approaches in sessions. He often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings, such as new coping strategies and communication skills.
He has experience with obsessive-compulsive symptoms and panic-related difficulties, and he helps people sort through patterns that keep problems going. That can mean breaking down compulsive rituals, addressing avoidance, or testing beliefs in real situations. Brandon aims to help people reduce distress by changing patterns of thinking and behavior.
Brandon also works with challenges like impulsivity, isolation, mood swings, and social anxiety. When relationship problems come up, he helps clients clarify what they want and practice clearer communication. He frames work as a step-by-step process that emphasizes small, manageable changes.
People who choose Brandon should expect direct, practical conversations about current difficulties and specific techniques to try between sessions. He works in English and accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to use the site's process to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How CBT shapes online sessions and practical steps
Brandon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach. CBT focuses on spotting thought patterns that increase stress or anger and trying small behavioral experiments to change those patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and anger-related problems.When obsessive or compulsive symptoms are present, CBT techniques break problems into manageable parts. That may include testing feared predictions in everyday situations and reducing ritualized behaviors one step at a time. These methods are presented as clear exercises to practice between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brandon will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and what feels workable in daily life. He reviews progress and adjusts methods based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. For many people the convenience of remote sessions helps keep momentum while working on thoughts, behaviors, and practical skills.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel simmering resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is addressed alongside related concerns like anxiety and relationship stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, skills-focused approach. Sessions center on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes between appointments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical professional experience working with a range of concerns including OCD, panic, mood disorders, and anxiety.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a California LCSW and practices in California. The credential is Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients outside the US?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border considerations during the booking process.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.