Andrew Thomas Brandon, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Andrew Thomas Brandon

Focus areas

Anger Management

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Andrew Thomas Brandon

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I bring an open, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach to therapy. My approach I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My focus Do you feel "stuck" and overwhelmed with difficult emotions? I can help. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, as well as grief, self-esteem, and coming out. As a gay therapist, I am passionate about serving the LGBTQ+ community. I value creating a safe and accepting space for our work together. My communication style I describe my therapy style as structured but flexible. Therapy will be active with exercises to learn and practice skills based on your needs or goals. However, I prioritize being attentive to your hopes for each session and can take your lead. Most importantly, I am friendly, open-minded, non-judgmental, and strengths-based. My journey to therapy I started my career as an HIV test counselor, supporting people through what can be a scary and difficult time. I later earned my master's in social work from San Diego State University, where my area of study was community mental health. Serving the community and connecting with individuals has been a driving force in my career. I know it is really difficult to be human. My values of compassion and empathy drive me to do this work. My goals for you During the intake process, we will identify the most important issues to focus on in therapy and collaboratively identify measurable goals. Goals are important because they tell us if therapy is effective and if your life is improving. My first session with you The first session is different than the following sessions because it involves a lot of questions! I will gather information about your history and the issues that are bringing you to therapy. As a therapist, it is important I learn about your background and the context in which your struggles occur.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1649621871

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What practice does Andrew Thomas Brandon work with?

Andrew Thomas Brandon works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Andrew Thomas Brandon?

Andrew Thomas Brandon frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Andrew Thomas Brandon on their profile.