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Dr. Brandon Lipin, IL Psychologist 071.021047
Illinois
Illinois psychologist - Anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Substance use focus
About Brandon
Dr. Brandon Lipin is an Illinois psychologist with nine years of clinical experience. He holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, and related concerns.
Dr. Lipin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in everyday sessions. He uses practical strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and reduce patterns that keep problems going. He also brings understanding of how medications and biology can affect mood and behavior because of his psychopharmacology training.
Clients come for help with mood problems, panic attacks, impulsivity, and substance use. He also supports people facing chronic pain, illness, or disability and those dealing with isolation or trouble finding life purpose. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and skills people can practice between meetings.
He has worked in settings that include individual and group care. That background informs structured plans for addressing co-occurring problems, like mood disorders combined with substance use. The work often mixes behavior-focused exercises with values-based choices.
People who choose him can expect brief, concrete steps to try outside sessions and straightforward discussion of how medication factors into treatment when relevant. He sees English-speaking clients in Illinois and does not take international clients.
Using CBT and ACT in online sessions
Dr. Lipin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can try small experiments and track what works. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those goals. Adjustments are made based on what proves useful in practice, and clients are encouraged to give feedback about what helps. Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for check-ins that match daily routines. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, while others use longer sessions for skills practice. Discussing practical arrangements early makes sessions easier to plan around life commitments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, and related problems such as panic attacks and impulsivity.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test behavior changes with clear practice tasks between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology and has nine years of clinical experience.
What credential does he hold in Illinois?
He is an Illinois psychologist, listed as IL Psychologist 071.021047, practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the US?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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