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- CBT approach
- OCD symptom work
- Stress and mood
About Brandon
LCSW in California with 8 years of clinical experience, Brandon Porsandeh helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, career pressures, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also focuses on autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic attacks, personality disorders, and social anxiety and phobia.
Brandon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as his documented approach. He describes common barriers to seeking help and acknowledges how hard it can feel to ask for support. He explains that many people delay care because of stigma and that reaching out is a step toward change.
In sessions he works collaboratively to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress. He offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and to build small behavior changes. Sessions focus on breaking problems down into manageable steps and practicing skills between meetings.
Brandon has experience with obsessive-compulsive symptoms and with clients who present with stress, anxiety, depression, and psychosis, according to his background. He helps people learn specific strategies to reduce compulsive behaviors, lower anxiety, and re-establish routines that support daily functioning.
People can expect clear explanations of why certain strategies are chosen and what the next steps will be. He frames seeking help as a courageous decision and aims to work with each person on realistic goals they can measure and adjust over time.
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How CBT translates to remote sessions
CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In plain terms, it helps people notice patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or compulsive actions and then try experiments to test those thoughts. This approach is useful for anxiety, OCD symptoms, panic, and many mood concerns.The therapist may also use structured skill practice and behavioral experiments to reduce compulsions and build tolerance for anxiety-provoking situations. These techniques break problems into concrete steps, which people can practice between sessions and report back on progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and daily life. Treatment plans are adjusted based on what helps most and what a person is willing to try.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, skip travel time, or schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals commonly use remote meetings to help people maintain momentum while working on skills in everyday settings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, career issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include OCD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, mood disorders, panic, personality disorders, and social anxiety.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the documented approach. Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing behavioral strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical practice. His background notes experience working with obsessive-compulsive symptoms and with clients reporting stress, anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in California. His practice location is listed as California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The exact fee depends on the chosen location and plan.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.