Brandon Woffinden

(CMHC)

About Me

Hello, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I appreciate the opportunity to get to know you! I have a passion for supporting and helping others and I want to let you know I honor your decision to seek help. I know this can be a scary experience but I want you to know that I will support you 100 percent. I believe the strongest people in the world are those brave enough to ask for help when they need it.

I received my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2012. The previous 10 years were spent in Law Enforcement. The modalities I use most are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I utilize interventions from all schools of therapy depending on client need. Mindfulness, meditation, emotional freedom techniques, deep breathing and cognitive reframing are some of the tools I use to help my clients. I have a passion for working with people to discover their own personal spiritual path. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss and first responder resiliency. Again, I would like to thank you for reviewing my profile. I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Self esteem
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Anger management , Depression , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Family of Origin Issues , First Responder Issues , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Life Purpose

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy

Years of Experience: 7

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LCMHC #6526381-6004 (Expires: 2022-09-30)

Reviews

Written by M.A. on May 22, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

I have had two live sessions with Brandon, he is compassionate and appropriately emphatic. He responds quickly. He introduced me to tapping which has been life-changing for me. Brandon understands trauma and gives me direct exercises to assist me in moving trauma out of my body. I am a work in process, but so far very satisfied with the care I am receiving.

Written by J.E. on May 17, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Brandon is always encouraging me and supporting me. I really appreciate his perspective on life

Written by M.E. on May 07, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

It is still pretty early in the counseling process, but Brandon has already been attentive and responsive. He checks in on me, which I appreciate because it isn't always easy to reach out (or even to remember that I have this resource available to me!)

Written by A.N. on Apr 14, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Brandon has helped me significantly, even within just a few sessions he has helped me! He’s very knowledgeable and willing to listen to whatever concerns you may have.

Written by L.A. on Mar 31, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Brandon validates ad listens when needed and offers tools when ranting won't help. Tapping, guided meditation, visualization, book recommendations, breathwork, and Reiki are some of the things that have been helpful in repatterning old habits and filling in the holes left by years of trauma. I like how he doesn't try to make it seem like he knows all about everything, and he has an open and frank demeanor that leaves space for mutual respect, even if he might not have the same viewpoint or struggles.

Written by R.A. on Mar 17, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Brandon is very caring and understanding. He has a lot of great advice! Great counselor!

Written by B.I. on Mar 17, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coaching

Brandon is excellent. He is a great listener and offers all the right advice at the right times. He also checks in throughout the week. Super nice.

Written by A.M. on Feb 07, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

He is a very kind man. He isn't pushy and doesn't probe for answers, he is gentle and sweet.

Written by K.E. on Jan 25, 2021 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue

Brandon is an awesome therapist. He reaches out to me when we haven’t talked in a while to make sure things are good. He has listened to me and made me feel like my concerns are valid.

Written by A.R. on Dec 14, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching

My therapist is caring and concerned and empathetic. He also provides a lot when it comes to meditation and relaxation!

Written by B.R. on Dec 05, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Brandon is wonderful! Extremely attentive, warm and open. Very grateful for his help!

Written by C.U. on Nov 30, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Brandon has been so amazing! So helpful and kind! He genuinely listens and cares and that’s important to me!

Written by D.I. on Nov 20, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Brandon is very supportive counselor, I appreciate that he checks in with me during the week.

Written by H.O. on Nov 18, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks

Good listener and compassionate.

Written by Z.E. on Oct 08, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Brandon has been amazing in his approach to help me with my concerns and issues. I am forever grateful for his counseling. Thank you Brandon

Written by M.E. on Aug 31, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

It took a bit to find Mr. Woffinden but I am glad I did. He’s very supportive and you can tell he actually cares.

Written by T.A. on Aug 23, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

He is very kind and is very timely when responding. He doesn’t know me personally and still puts my best interest first

Written by L.A. on Aug 17, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue

Brandon has been very good to help me find what I need to work on to help myself, and he has worked with me on my goals. He has not been pushy, and has allowed me to lead where I felt like we needed to go.

Written by L.I. on Aug 11, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Brandon is very kind. He is very easy to talk to and validates my feelings very well! he’s been great so far, and i can’t wait to keep
working with him.

Written by P.H. on Jul 21, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Quick response, great listener. Recommends books and other positive reading material. Informative and supportive

Written by J.A. on Jul 20, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

It's refreshing to have attentive replies when I need them. Brandon has provided me tangible tools that I could put into my daily practice right away.
He checks in with me, holding me accountable in doing the work I need to do. It's my life coach just a text away! Love it.

Tools: goal worksheet, thought worksheet

Written by J.O. on Jul 17, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Working with Brandon has taught me to work on self worth and doing the little things. I've also learned not to feeling feeling guilty about asking for help.

Written by K.E. on Jul 15, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

He's understanding in so many different ways and willing to work with me on what ever I need to and doesn't judge or make me feel stupid.

Written by O. . on Jul 13, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders

He checks up on me all the time he knows that I find comfort in quotes and he sends them to me! He lets me vent and then helps me find perspective!:)

Written by A.S. on Jul 13, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

Very kind hearted and gives thoughtful answers and responses. He listens and allows you to lead the conversation.

Written by V.A. on Jun 15, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Brandon has been extremely helpful and compassionate. He responds quickly and with relevant and useful responses (which hasn’t always been the case for me with online therapy). He does so much more than just listen, although he listens very well. He has provided valuable insight and outside recommendations that I can do on my own and he follows up. The book that he recommended has really opened my eyes and helped change my perspective. He challenges some of the negative ways I am thinking and helps to identify some of my mental blind spots. I would highly recommend him to a friend!

Written by W.H. on Jun 02, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I’ve been working with Brandon for about 2 weeks now. He has suggested some great books, one of which I have already finished! He’s also recommended some different coping techniques such as EFT, and Holotropic breath work. Excited to keep working on myself and finding my own path to spirituality and healing.

Written by J.O. on May 26, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Brandon is lovely and supportive!

Written by M.I. on May 16, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

So far Brandon has been very helpful and understanding with my personal issues and I feel really safe and comfortable speaking with him. He is not pushy or domineering and seems to have a very light, gentle, respectful presence about him that I really appreciate. He also has a lot of insight and references for things that pertain to my issues. Wonderful therapist.

Written by M.I. on May 15, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Brandon has been great to work with!!! He always checks in, and provides a lot of coping skills to help me!

Written by E.L. on May 12, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Brandon has helped me understand how to cope with my anxiety. He had helped so much already and it feels good to know I have someone who can help with my mental health.

Written by C.I. on May 07, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Brandon, so far, has been great. its still early, and i have a lot more to get through, but so far he's doing a great job in listening and helping me through. Its also nice to have someone to talk to about my issues that knows how to respond with more that just "Im sorry" or end in awkward silence. My depression is very up and down, so on my downs i will need him more than my ups.

Written by B.R. on May 02, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, and family conflicts

I love Brandon, he is the reason I stayed on the app, I had another person treat me poorly, and Brandon redeemed the platform for me.

Written by E.M. on Apr 26, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

Brandon has been a great help! Even if I don't respond in a couple of days due to being busy, I know he will always respond when I send another message. He's quick to respond and gives me good worksheets to work through and identify problems I may have but also identify what I'm doing right. He's a really good guy!

Written by M.A. on Apr 15, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Brandon is responsive, and I really appreciate that. But from our first visit via video I saw something in his face that I haven't seen from counselors in the past - compassion. I appreciate the BetterHelp platform and model. It's a cool way to do counseling. But Brandon is making it work because he cares.

Written by T.A. on Feb 20, 2020 after counseling with Brandon for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues

I feel like a new person. The things that I've always wanted to do seem possible!! I'm so optimistic and I'm so grateful for the tools Brandon introduced to me. Thank you!