Therapist profile
Brandon Porsandeh, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 75543
- NPI1841441029
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- OCD symptom work
- Communication skills
About Brandon
Brandon Porsandeh is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and anger. He also supports those facing challenges from ADHD, career pressures, and life transitions.
Brandon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. In sessions he helps clients identify patterns that fuel distress and then practices clearer ways of responding. He talks through specific steps someone can take between sessions, so progress is measurable and concrete.
People coming to him for anger concerns can expect work on recognizing triggers, slowing reactive responses, and building alternative behaviors. For those with OCD symptoms he offers approaches that target intrusive thoughts and compulsive actions with structure and repetition. He also assists with communication problems and impulsivity that often link to relationship tension and social stress.
Brandon describes mental health struggles without judgment and encourages taking pragmatic steps toward change. He acknowledges the stigma some feel and focuses on clear, behavioral strategies rather than abstract talk. Sessions are aimed at practical improvements in day-to-day functioning.
He practices in California and conducts therapy in English. International clients are accepted. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Brandon uses CBT online and what to expect
Brandon works primarily with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps, teaches specific skills, and uses practice exercises to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and address compulsive behaviors.For people concerned about intrusive thoughts or compulsions, his approach emphasizes structured exposure and response strategies paired with behavioral experiments. For anger and relationship stress, sessions often include identifying triggers, rehearsing alternative responses, and building clearer communication habits.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, then adjust the plan. Clients and the therapist choose techniques together and review progress regularly to see what helps most.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use online work to practice the same CBT exercises and homework that are effective in person, while keeping the focus on practical changes in everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship strain, career issues, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, skills-based style focused on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional clinical experience as an LCSW practicing in California.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.