he/him
Brendan KearnsLCSW
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
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. With over 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist, adjunct professor, and supervisor in my field, 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
Languages Spoken
English
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.