Dr. Brandon Lipin, IL Psychologist 071.021047

Dr. Brandon Lipin uses practical, goal-focused therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and mood struggles. He offers clear strategies and steady support so clients can make changes that matter. Dr. Lipin is a psychologist licensed in Illinois and brings nine years of clinical experience to his work.

He favors approaches that teach skills people can use between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features in his practice and is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of his approach and helps people clarify values and take meaningful action despite difficult emotions.

Dr. Lipin draws on his training in clinical psychology and psychopharmacology to understand how biology and behavior interact. He uses that perspective when discussing symptoms, treatment options, and practical next steps. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on what the individual wants to change.

He works with concerns such as addiction, ADHD, panic attacks, and chronic pain or illness. He also helps with life purpose, coping with isolation, impulse control, and overlapping health challenges. Conversations include skill practice, problem solving, and planning realistic behavior changes.

Therapy is offered in several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

CBT and ACT approaches for online care

Dr. Lipin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that lead to relapse or avoidance.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients get clearer about what matters to them and to act in ways that align with their values, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT can be useful for chronic pain, persistent worry, and living with ongoing health conditions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will tailor a mix of CBT and ACT strategies to fit the client's needs and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face work and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief updates, skill coaching, and flexible check-ins between longer sessions, offering convenience and continuity of care.