Therapist profile
Brian Mandel, LCSW, LCSW-R
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW, LCSW-R
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW13299; LCSW-R, New York / 048865
- NPI1033261656
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Client-centered focus
- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Brian
Brian Mandel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and holds the LCSW-R credential. He is licensed in Florida and New York and brings 30 years of professional experience to clinical work. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and anger.
He helps people coping with grief and loss, low self-esteem, and trouble finding motivation. He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and career stress. LGBT concerns, ADHD, and mood or panic disorders are among his areas of focus.
His approach begins with the client’s own perspective. He uses client-centered methods that treat the person as the expert on their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are tools he applies when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.
He also uses emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches to help with emotional awareness and stress regulation. Sessions tend to be practical, with steps people can try between meetings. He stresses collaboration and clear, understandable work rather than jargon.
To begin, he asks people to reflect on what they want to change and what feels most challenging right now. His practice is based in Florida and he conducts work in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to follow the site’s process for scheduling an initial session and to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and priorities. It involves listening, reflecting, and helping people identify their strengths so they can take practical steps forward. This approach suits people who want a collaborative, nonjudgmental process to sort through feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It helps people notice patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and then try specific strategies to shift those patterns. CBT is useful for managing workplace frustration, repetitive negative thinking, and mood symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions. It can help when anger flares quickly or when someone wants clearer ways to respond in tense moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as needs change.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for different ways of checking in when schedules are tight. Ask about the current session options when you schedule so you can pick what works best for your routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and reactions to others' anger.
What approaches does he use for anger?
He draws on client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness depending on the situation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW and LCSW-R licensed in Florida and New York and practices from Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your situation.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.