he/him
Brendan Kearns
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Artistic, Authentic, Holistic
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Immigration, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, OCD, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students
Years of Experience
14+
I help my clients to better understand and navigate their unique circumstances by offering a comfortable, safe, and empathic environment.
License number
#110567
Therapy style
With over 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist, adjunct professor, and supervisor in my field, I want to help clients better understand the often overwhelming experience of facing mental illness, stress, and unexpected changes that affect their sleep, anxiety levels, and mood. I help my clients to better understand and navigate their unique circumstances by offering a comfortable, safe, and empathic environment to explore strategies that allow them to regain confidence in their abilities to manage life’s challenges.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Strengths-based
Education
BSW - Social Work, University of Victoria
MSW - Clinical Social Work, University of Calgary
Interests
Surfing, exercise and weight lifting, songwriting, rock climbing, guitar, traveling, and experiencing new cultures.