About Brandon
Dr. Brandon Lipin uses practical, skills-based approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. He is an Illinois psychologist with nine years of experience and a background in clinical psychopharmacology.
His work focuses on real problems like panic attacks, mood swings, addiction, and ADHD. He explains treatment clearly so people know what to expect in sessions. He brings a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to sessions.
Background and approach
That means clients learn to notice thoughts, test unhelpful beliefs, and practice small steps toward meaningful change. He also draws on his training in psychopharmacology to better understand how medication and brain changes can affect mood and behavior. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented.
Clients can expect a combination of skill practice, values clarification, and problem-solving. He addresses issues such as chronic pain, illness, co-morbidity, control struggles, impulsivity, isolation, and life purpose alongside core concerns like anxiety and addiction. Dr.
Lipin uses evidence-informed techniques rather than one fixed method. He works with people to build tools that fit their daily lives, such as coping plans for panic or steps to reduce substance use. He explains each step and checks in about what is and isn’t helping.
In Illinois, he offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows the therapist’s availability.
Evidence-based approaches for online anxiety and addiction care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most and take small actions toward those values, even when anxiety or urges are present. It uses mindfulness and behavioral choices rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-world experiments, which can reduce panic symptoms and mood swings over time.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and daily routines, then recommend techniques to try together. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted based on what is helpful and what fits the client’s life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist observe nonverbal cues and work through exposure exercises. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions, get brief coaching, or practice skills when a full session isn’t needed. These options help people fit treatment into work, family, and medical schedules while keeping therapy focused and practical.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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