About Brandon
Dr. Brandon Lipin brings a clinical, evidence-informed approach to therapy shaped by nine years of professional practice and advanced training.
Background and approach
He holds the Illinois psychologist license IL Psychologist 071.021047 and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and he combines that background with formal study in clinical psychopharmacology to inform how biological and psychological factors intersect in treatment.
His work addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, coaching concerns, and ADHD while also attending to related issues such as chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, impulsivity, and problems with control and isolation. In sessions he integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness-informed strategies to tailor plans to each person’s goals.
He also draws on years of experience with substance use disorders and behavioral health, emphasizing practical skill-building and values-aligned change. Based in Illinois, Dr.
Lipin emphasizes a collaborative process that blends clinical knowledge with pragmatic tools to help clients navigate mood disorders, panic, life purpose questions, and recovery-related challenges. He frames therapy as a partnership focused on clarity, functioning, and sustainable coping, while offering flexible session formats to accommodate different needs.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and accessibility
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed actions toward a meaningful life; it is often useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and issues related to life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, providing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and impulsivity.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques from ACT, CBT, and mindfulness-informed practices to fit the situation and evolve treatment as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible options that can make consistent care more manageable. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide audio-only convenience, and live chat or text-based messaging supports ongoing check-ins and skill practice between appointments. These formats help accommodate different schedules and communication styles while supporting continuity of care.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?
Which session formats are offered for online care?
How is pricing structured for sessions?
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- 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