Brandon Porsandeh , LCSW

Brandon Porsandeh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 8 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage obsessive-compulsive symptoms and the distress that can accompany them, offering evidence-based strategies to reduce the impact of intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. In addition to work with OCD, he supports individuals facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem concerns, career transitions, ADHD, and other mood and personality-related challenges.

Brandon approaches therapy with a practical, skills-oriented mindset grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients learn tools to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. He understands how difficult it can be to ask for help when mental health struggles carry stigma, and he emphasizes empowerment, collaboration, and gradual progress. Brandon aims to create a space where people can explore their goals, develop coping strategies for day-to-day life, and work toward more fulfilling relationships and functioning.

People who work with Brandon can expect direct, structured interventions paired with support for navigating life changes and building long-term resilience.

CBT-Based Online Support for OCD, Anxiety, and Life Challenges

Brandon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and mood difficulties. CBT emphasizes practical skills - such as cognitive reframing, exposure to feared situations, and behavioral experiments - that reduce avoidance and build confidence in coping with distressing thoughts and urges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brandon works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges, and he adapts techniques to fit the client’s needs. Together they review progress and adjust strategies so therapy stays focused and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide a simple audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit those who prefer written communication or need brief, frequent check-ins. These formats make it easier to access consistent support while continuing with daily responsibilities.