Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Brandon Porsandeh, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and OCD
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 75543
- NPI
- 1841441029
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Brandon supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Stress and life changes
About Brandon
Brandon Porsandeh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, career strain, life changes, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.
Brandon often works with people facing obsessive-compulsive symptoms and related patterns of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. He also supports clients with social anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, and issues like isolation or communication difficulties. He describes these problems plainly and focuses on practical ways to reduce their impact on daily life.
His approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using clear tools to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions tend to focus on identifying specific problems, testing different responses, and practicing new skills between meetings. Brandon emphasizes collaboration and regular check-ins on progress.
He recognizes the stigma people sometimes feel about asking for help and speaks directly about the courage it takes to start. Conversations in sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with steps people can try right away. Brandon aims to make the process understandable and manageable.
Brandon works in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
BHow sessions work
How Brandon uses CBT online and what to expect
Brandon works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In plain terms, CBT helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses so symptoms like anxiety or obsessive urges reduce over time.The process is collaborative. Brandon will help clarify problems, set practical goals, and pick techniques that fit a client's needs and preferences. He monitors progress and adapts the approach as the work continues, so the method can change if it isn't helping.
The main practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy schedule. Online work can make it easier to attend regular meetings around work, caregiving, or travel. If you need specific session formats, confirm those options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions also make it simpler to practice skills in the settings where problems occur, plan short check-ins when time is limited, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, career strain, life changes, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with practical exercises to change thoughts and behaviors and regular check-ins on progress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical work experience helping people with anxiety, OCD symptoms, mood concerns, and related problems.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers