- Guilt and shame
- Self-esteem work
- Panic and anxiety
About Brandon
Brandon Bustamante is a licensed clinical social worker who holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices with six years of post-licensure experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns linked to LGBT identity. Brandon also addresses trauma and abuse and helps clients who struggle with self-esteem and motivation.
He frames sessions as conversation and problem-solving. Brandon listens for patterns that keep someone stuck - for example control struggles, isolation, or repeated shame about past choices. He helps people sort through what they feel responsible for and what they can reasonably change.
In practical terms he focuses on skills and small steps. That might mean learning ways to interrupt panic, practicing different ways to speak up, or testing new behaviors to ease social anxiety. He pays attention to how guilt or the need for forgiveness shapes decisions and relationships.
Brandon aims to be direct but gentle in session. He adapts the approach to fit a person's goals rather than following a rigid set of techniques. Sessions often mix conversation with exercises people can try between meetings.
People come to work on specific problems like panic attacks or chronic worry. Others want to name and lessen the grip of shame tied to identity, choices, or past events. Brandon supports that process while tracking progress and adjusting the plan as needed.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Brandon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety and trauma symptoms. One common approach is practical skills work for anxiety - learning breathing and grounding techniques, experimenting with exposure to feared situations, and building short routines to interrupt panic. These are action-oriented steps people can practice between meetings.Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care that helps people name and understand reactions tied to past abuse or overwhelming events. That work combines paced conversation with gentle testing of new ways to respond to triggers, aiming to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in everyday situations.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels workable. Together they choose which techniques to try and check in about what helps most over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so skills practice continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Florida, Georgia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues.
How would he approach guilt or shame?
He talks through how guilt or shame shows up in daily life and uses skills and small behavioral steps to reduce their impact.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience since earning his clinical credentials.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and lists Arizona as his practice location.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients as part of his practice.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.