Eric Branson, LCSW

Eric Branson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience. He is licensed in California and works with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

He helps people navigate major life changes and the stress that comes with them. He has a background in social work administration and understands stress at leadership and executive levels. That experience shapes how he talks with clients about workplace strain and role-related burnout.

Eric uses practical, structured approaches in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going. He also uses attachment ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior.

Sessions include straightforward conversations about coping skills, communication, and decision points. He pays attention to issues like grief, parenting stress, sexual and gender identity concerns, and complicated relationship styles. He also addresses mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder when they affect daily life.

Eric has worked with people who face secondary trauma and compassion fatigue, including social workers and other helping professionals. He describes himself as Christian and open to other faiths, and he aims to respect each person’s beliefs when those topics arise.

To begin, he asks clients to tell their story and to set concrete goals for therapy. The focus is on clear steps people can try, notice what changes, and then adjust as needed.

How his approaches translate to online work