Brandon Porsandeh , LCSW

Brandon Porsandeh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 8 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder - a condition that can leave individuals feeling trapped or hopeless despite the availability of effective, evidence-based treatments. Brandon brings focused expertise in OCD and also works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem issues, career challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

He understands that reaching out for professional support often requires courage, particularly when stigma or misconceptions about mental health get in the way. Rather than framing struggles as personal weakness, Brandon approaches care with practical strategies and empathy, aiming to empower people to rebuild functioning and find more satisfying, manageable ways of living. His practice emphasizes collaborative work - identifying goals, teaching skills, and adapting approaches to each person’s needs and circumstances. Those seeking a clinician experienced with mood disorders, obsessive or compulsive symptoms, social anxiety, impulsivity, isolation, and related challenges will find Brandon’s perspective grounded in structured therapeutic methods and real-world problem solving.

As a California LCSW, Brandon draws on training and clinical experience to offer goal-oriented care that balances compassion with practical tools for change.

CBT-Informed Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - or CBT - is a structured, skills-focused approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves setting clear goals, practicing new coping skills between sessions, and gradually testing different ways of responding to anxiety, compulsions, or mood-related patterns. This approach is commonly used for conditions such as OCD, anxiety, panic, and depression because it targets the thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress.

Alongside CBT, Brandon emphasizes practical, skills-based strategies to improve daily functioning, such as emotion regulation techniques, problem-solving, and routines that support attention and stress management. These tools are adapted to each person’s challenges - whether relationship strain, work stress, grief, or changes related to ADHD or autism - and are taught in a collaborative, goal-oriented way. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and Brandon works with clients to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, connect from different locations including internationally, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. The combination of CBT-informed methods and multiple communication formats helps people engage in meaningful work while accommodating practical needs.