Therapist profile
Brian Mandel, LCSW, LCSW-R
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Family concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Brian
Brian Mandel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Registered - LCSW-R, licensed in Florida and New York with 30 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related life changes. He works with adults facing emotional strain at home and in daily life.
He approaches work from a client-centered perspective that treats the person as the authority on their own story. Sessions are straightforward conversations where the therapist listens and helps people identify strengths they already have. Brian also uses cognitive-behavioral methods to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills are part of the toolkit he offers for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive responses. Emotionally focused ideas can help clarify how feelings affect close relationships and personal boundaries. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they fit a client's goals to build present-moment awareness and stress management skills.
Clients can expect practical, short-term strategies alongside longer work when needed. The focus is on concrete coping tools for sleep, eating, anger, panic, and caregiver stress as well as support through major transitions like divorce, bereavement, or chronic illness. Brian draws on decades of experience to tailor pacing and focus to each person's circumstances.
He conducts work from Florida and uses plain language in sessions. People who want to start are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Brian blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral strategies and DBT skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people name their own priorities; it helps when someone needs a steady, validating conversation about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing reactive behavior.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and then choose methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked and circumstances change.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and avoid travel time. It also supports practicing mindfulness exercises or CBT homework between meetings so tools can be used in daily routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida, New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with at home?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related life changes.
How would he work with me in therapy?
He uses a client-centered style that treats the person as the expert on their life, combined with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to teach practical coping skills.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 30 years of professional work experience in social work and counseling settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and is licensed in Florida and New York; he practices from Florida.
Does he run sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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