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Brendan Kearns
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

I help people facing anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), depression, sleep issues, and major life transitions build practical tools for managing distress and moving through change with more clarity and steadiness. My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to each person's goals. I also bring specialized insight into the entertainment industry from my own background as a creative professional, supporting actors, directors, writers, producers, and musicians with performance anxiety, rejection sensitivity, and creative blocks. I look forward to supporting you on your path forward.

About Brendan

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Centivo

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Artistic, Authentic, Holistic

Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Immigration, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students

Years of Experience

16+
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I help my clients to better understand and navigate their unique circumstances by offering a comfortable, safe, and empathic environment.

License number

#110567

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

I enjoy surfing, exercise and weight lifting, songwriting, rock climbing, guitar, traveling, and experiencing new cultures.

License details

Brendan Kearns,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#110567 (exp September 2026)