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Brandon Porsandeh, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and OCD focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- OCD support
- Practical skills
About Brandon
Brandon Porsandeh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, career strain, life changes, and ADHD.
He often helps people who feel stuck by looking at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions are practical and focused on skills people can use between meetings. Brandon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods to help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding.
He has particular experience supporting people with obsessive-compulsive concerns and related symptoms. He also has worked with clients who describe panic attacks, social anxiety, mood problems, compulsive behaviors, and issues with impulsivity or isolation.
Brandon frames therapy as a series of small experiments. He and the client identify one problem, try a specific strategy, and review what changed. This keeps sessions concrete and goal-oriented rather than vague or purely conversational.
People can expect clear, step-by-step suggestions during sessions. Brandon encourages practical homework tasks and regular check-ins about progress. He invites clients to describe what is working and what is not so they can adjust the plan together.
How CBT-based work translates to online sessions
Brandon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT breaks problems into small, specific parts - thoughts, feelings, and actions - and teaches skills to change them. This approach is often used for anxiety, panic, OCD-related concerns, low mood, and stress.He focuses on practical exercises you can try between sessions, like behavior experiments and structured thought records. Those tools fit well into a short weekly plan and give concrete things to report back on. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which techniques to try based on your goals and how you respond to early steps.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit work around appointments, or choose a quieter time without travel. The main advantage is being able to use therapy strategies in everyday settings and then discuss how they went during the next meeting.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, OCD-related symptoms, relationship and family issues, ADHD, grief, anger, and career or life-change stressors.
How does he typically approach therapy?
He uses practical, skills-based work that focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including obsessive-compulsive symptoms and mood disorders.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a LCSW licensed in California and practices with that credential.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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