- ACT and CBT
- Anxiety and panic
- Substance use support
About Brandon
Dr. Brandon Lipin offers straightforward, skills-focused therapy rooted in ACT and CBT. He is an Illinois psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and nearly a decade of clinical experience. He aims to help people manage anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and the daily stress that gets in the way of living.
He brings together talk therapy and practical exercises. Sessions often include noticing patterns of thought and behavior, testing them with real-life steps, and building new habits that fit each person’s life. He also draws on knowledge from clinical psychopharmacology to inform treatment planning when medications are part of care.
Dr. Lipin has worked with a wide range of concerns, including panic disorder and panic attacks, mood disorders, ADHD, and substance use challenges. He also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability and those feeling isolated or stuck about life purpose.
His style is collaborative and pragmatic. People can expect clear goals, repeated practice of skills outside sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as primary frameworks, along with mindfulness and other approaches when helpful.
Clients are seen in Illinois and sessions follow local licensing standards. He has worked in individual and group settings and brings experience from nine years in clinical practice and substance use treatment. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
How ACT and CBT Guide Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT is often useful for anxiety, panic, and situations where avoidance has become a primary strategy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves short experiments and step-by-step practice to reduce panic symptoms and decrease anxious thinking. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean emphasizing ACT strategies in one case and CBT exercises in another, or blending elements of both over time. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life, by reducing travel and allowing appointments to be scheduled around work and family time. Because session formats are not detailed here, confirm current options before booking. Practical benefits can include shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, sessions that avoid face-to-face video when that helps, and easier follow-up between visits to practice skills.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related issues such as chronic pain and life purpose struggles.
What is the therapy style like?
Therapy is collaborative and skills-focused, with an emphasis on practical exercises, repeated practice, and clear goals to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
He has nine years of clinical experience and background in substance use treatment and psychopharmacology, which informs treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is an Illinois psychologist licensed as IL Psychologist 071.021047 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what are the costs?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.