Brian Mandel, LCSW, LCSW-R
Florida · 30 years in practice
Brian Mandel is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience.
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
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Brian
Brian Mandel is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. He aims to create straightforward, practical sessions where people feel heard and understood.
Brian believes clients know their story best. He focuses on strengths and real-life skills people can use between sessions. His style is supportive and down-to-earth, with attention to what matters most in daily life.
Background and approach
Over 30 years he has helped people work through concerns such as relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, addictions, and self-esteem problems. He also supports people facing career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and changes that come with aging. His background includes experience with mood disorders, panic attacks, trauma and abuse, and coping with major life changes.
He uses practical tools drawn from cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions are offered in English and are based in Florida. Brian holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials, and he works with people seeking responsive, skills-oriented support.
He encourages clear goals and steady steps toward better day-to-day functioning.
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
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name their emotions and how those feelings shape relationships and choices. In online sessions this can mean gentle, focused conversations that uncover key feelings and patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and priorities. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarity about goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns. Online CBT often uses short practical exercises, thought records, and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and comfort with different methods. That process may blend elements from EFT, client-centered work, and CBT as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support quick updates, brief coaching between sessions, or ongoing check-ins while people manage busy schedules.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Brian commonly help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and trauma-related concerns.
What is his approach to therapy?
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered care and cognitive-behavioral techniques to focus on emotions, personal strengths, and practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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