- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About Brian
Brian Mandel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Registered in New York with 30 years of professional experience. He works with people who bring stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, ADHD and related issues. He also lists interests in LGBT concerns, panic attacks, sleep and eating issues, career questions, and coping with life changes.
He starts from the view that each person knows their own story. He treats clients as partners in the work and focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life. Sessions tend to focus on identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and trying approaches that help reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Brian uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and mindfulness practices. That allows him to mix skills training, emotion-focused conversation, and thought-pattern work depending on what someone needs at the time.
Over three decades he has seen many kinds of stress and loss, including grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, body image, and feelings of isolation. The aim is to build manageable skills and clearer ways of coping.
People interested in beginning can expect straightforward conversation about goals, options, and next steps. Brian works from Florida and conducts sessions in English. He does not take international clients at this time and uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Brian integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify their priorities so they can set practical goals. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.He also uses ideas from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are helpful. DBT skills practice can include short exercises and step-by-step coping tools that work well in conversation during a session.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will review goals and preferences with each person and suggest which methods to emphasize. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs do.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can meet from where they are. Licensed professionals often tailor session pacing and homework to match a client's daily schedule.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, panic attacks, sleep and eating problems, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices client-centered work alongside CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness. Sessions mix skills training, emotional work, and practical problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of stress and loss-related issues.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW in Florida and LCSW-R in New York and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.