Briana Mandel, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Briana Mandel

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Women's Mental Health Issues

Domestic Violence

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Work-Related Counseling

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Weight Loss Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Briana Mandel

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported—especially when life feels like too much. I work with people who’ve been through overwhelming experiences, who may be carrying deep emotional pain, navigating mood or psychiatric challenges, or simply trying to stay afloat in a world that often doesn’t make space for them. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in deep respect for your story—I bring a creative, grounded, real-world sensibility (and sense of humor) to meet you with authenticity and care. If you’re curious about what healing could look like together, I invite you to reach out. My approach My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, which means we’ll explore the deeper emotional patterns and past experiences that influence how you relate to yourself and others today. I believe healing happens in relationship, so I bring warmth, curiosity, and honesty into our work together. While psychodynamic work is at the heart of what I do, I also draw from a range of theoretical models—such as attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based practices—to build a treatment plan that’s as unique as you are. I tailor our work to your needs, goals, and pace, so whether you're seeking relief from emotional pain, greater self-understanding, or lasting change in how you move through the world, we’ll create space for that growth together. My focus I work with adults of all genders and all stages of life—including those who feel uncertain about what they want from therapy or where to begin. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, curious about your patterns, or simply longing for something different, there's room for all of it in our work together. We’ll make sense of what’s coming up for you, uncover what matters most, and create space for insight, relief, and movement.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

California State University, Northridge, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1932664471

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Briana Mandel?

Generally, Briana Mandel has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Briana Mandel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Briana Mandel accepting new patients?

Briana Mandel generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Briana Mandel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Briana Mandel accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Briana Mandel online?

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What practice does Briana Mandel work with?

Briana Mandel works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Briana Mandel?

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