Brian Mandel, LCSW, LCSW-R
Licensed in Florida · 30 years in practice
Brian Mandel draws on a client-centered approach to make therapy practical and straightforward.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW13299 · expires March 2027
- LCSW-R, New York
- 048865 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1033261656 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Brian
Brian Mandel draws on a client-centered approach to make therapy practical and straightforward. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) with three decades of experience and works from Florida. He focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and help with life changes.
Sessions start by listening to what matters most to the person in front of him. He treats the client as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Conversations move from understanding what is hard now to small, workable steps that change day-to-day life. He uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to shift unhelpful thinking and to teach practical coping skills. Emotion-focused ideas and elements of dialectical behavior therapy are also used when relationship patterns or strong emotions are central concerns.
The tools chosen depend on the issue and the person’s preferences. Brian has helped people navigate grief, career stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and mood disorders over a 30-year career. He also supports clients facing isolation, body image struggles, anger, panic, and compassion fatigue.
The work often blends skills practice with focused conversations about values and goals. The approach is collaborative and paced to fit each person. He aims to make sessions clear and manageable so progress can be noticed between meetings.
New clients complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Brian names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Online approaches that fit your life
Brian blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methods to make online work feel direct and useful. Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on the person’s priorities and strengths, helping them shape goals and next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression, teaching practical skills people can use between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and strong emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps match tools to what actually helps the person feel better in daily life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when lower bandwidth is needed or for a quieter check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, brief emotional support, or when scheduling makes longer sessions difficult. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices a client-centered style, combining cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques along with emotion-focused and dialectical elements when useful.
What is his professional background?
Brian has 30 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCSW licensure in Florida and an LCSW-R in New York, and is based in Florida for practice.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How is cost arranged for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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