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Brandon Porsandeh

Practical CBT for stress and anxiety relief

LCSW California

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Brandon

Brandon Porsandeh is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on evidence-informed care for common and complex mental health concerns.

Background and approach

He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, career difficulties, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and related challenges such as isolation, impulsivity, and social anxiety. His practice also includes support for obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, mood disorders, personality-related patterns, and communication problems.

Brandon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central framework, applying structured, practical strategies to help clients recognize patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress and to develop healthier coping skills.

With eight years of professional experience, he aims to meet clients where they are, normalize the difficulty of seeking help, and collaborate on concrete steps toward improved functioning and daily wellbeing. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for individuals across California and beyond.

CBT-based care and flexible online sessions

Brandon commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a goal-oriented approach that helps people examine and modify the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, and other mood concerns. CBT emphasizes practical tools such as cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

He frames therapy as collaborative work, helping clients explore which strategies feel most useful given their goals and preferences. Together they assess progress over time and adapt techniques or focus areas to better fit evolving needs rather than adhering to a single method from the outset.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow licensed professionals to provide regular coaching, skills practice, and problem-solving from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family difficulties, career challenges, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and related conditions such as OCD, panic, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills-focused approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while building coping strategies for daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of mental health concerns, including obsessive-compulsive symptoms and psychosis.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with license CA LCSW 75543, and practices from California.
Does he work with non-U.S. clients or in other languages?
He conducts sessions in English and is open to accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

GriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English