LCMHC
Brandon Woffinden , LCMHC
Therapist in Utah
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About Brandon
Brandon Woffinden is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, and issues related to self-esteem and intimacy. He also supports clients concerned about parenting, career shifts, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
Brandon draws on a mix of practical tools and talk therapy. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods to help people change thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness, breathing exercises, meditation, and emotional freedom techniques are common tools in his sessions.
He earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2012. Before counseling, he spent ten years working in law enforcement, which shaped his understanding of stress and resilience. That background informs his work with people who have experienced trauma or high-pressure roles.
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills. Brandon helps people reframe unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation, and build routines that support better coping. He also offers space to talk through grief, identity questions, and life transition concerns.
Brandon aims to meet each person where they are and tailor methods to their needs. He welcomes discussion about spirituality as part of personal growth when clients bring it up. For those wanting to get started, he schedules in set session lengths and walks new clients through a short intake process.
Brandon draws on a mix of practical tools and talk therapy. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods to help people change thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness, breathing exercises, meditation, and emotional freedom techniques are common tools in his sessions.
He earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2012. Before counseling, he spent ten years working in law enforcement, which shaped his understanding of stress and resilience. That background informs his work with people who have experienced trauma or high-pressure roles.
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills. Brandon helps people reframe unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation, and build routines that support better coping. He also offers space to talk through grief, identity questions, and life transition concerns.
Brandon aims to meet each person where they are and tailor methods to their needs. He welcomes discussion about spirituality as part of personal growth when clients bring it up. For those wanting to get started, he schedules in set session lengths and walks new clients through a short intake process.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Brandon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.He also works from a client-centered perspective, which means the conversation and goals are shaped by the person in therapy. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what is helpful for each person.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and get support from a licensed professional without needing to travel.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and intimacy or relationship issues, among others.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines talk therapy with skills practice such as mindfulness, deep breathing, and cognitive reframing.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of counseling experience and spent the prior decade in law enforcement, a background that informs his approach to stress and trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets with clients using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the listed availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Utah
Languages
English
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