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Brandon HyattLMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Authentic, Empowering, Exploratory, Open-minded

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+

Years of Experience

12+

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I meet my clients where they are so we can reach their goals collaboratively.

License number

#52541

Therapy style

I specialize in working with a range of issues, including trauma, ADHD, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, depression, suicidality, bipolar disorder, OCD, and eating disorders. My therapeutic experience started when I was in graduate school, working with my first clients as my professor and class observed through a two-way mirror. After graduating, I worked with clients facing severe mental health issues in a hospitalization step-down unit for about a year. I then transitioned to community mental health, serving clients aged 0-65. During that time, I started a small private practice, focusing primarily on eating disorders, anxiety, teens, couples, OCD, and general life improvement. After leaving community mental health, I continued my small practice while working with a large healthcare provider, where I have been for 9 years. The diverse clientele and volume of clients I see daily help me grow my skill set with every issue in the DSM. My approach as a therapist is simple: I meet my clients where they are so we can reach their goals collaboratively. I work for my clients and understand that we are all different; what works for some won't work for others. My job is to help people achieve the changes and goals they desire. To accomplish that, I collaborate with my clients to understand their goals, what contributes to their situation, and what skills or changes we need to create to achieve the desired outcomes.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MS - Counseling Psychology, California State University, Long Beach

Interests

I enjoy rock climbing, surfing, continuing my education, and time with my family.