Brendan Kearns, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Brendan Kearns

Brendan Kearns

(he/him)

LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual

For those who struggle with decision-regret and anxiety around making the perfect choice, picking a therapist is three steps into the therapy already - if you're here reading this and that's you, I commend you as your therapy has already begun. Anxious and seemingly uncontrollable thoughts, "imposter syndrome", endless struggles to be perfect, only to be met with guilt and regret; all uncomfortable things that we humans try to avoid and control, yet all of that avoiding and controlling just doesn't seem to do any good. You're here to learn better ways to manage these experiences, and that's where I can help. I leverage 14 years of clinical experience as an adjunct professor in clinical social work and as a therapist in the public and private sectors in Canada, the US and Australia to assist my clients. I am a well traveled surfer, climber, author, entrepenuer, and musician and I enjoy spending time in my backyard that is the central coast of California, exploring all that it has to offer.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I work closely with youth and adults using proven, value-based psychological skills to help them understand what stress, anxiety and perfectionism look like and how to drop the endless fight against them. I will teach you how to be flexible and resilient when your mind tells you any number of things that diminish your sense of self-worth and achievement.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I manage a small caseload so that I can dedicate the time and commitment needed to providing thoughtful, quality care. I am always happy to connect and answer any questions that you may have.

About Brendan Kearns

Brendan Kearns offers therapy covered by Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal in California.

Identifies as

Specializes in

Career CounselingObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)ParentingSelf Esteem

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have been utilizing CBT for the past 15 years of practice. I studied and have taught graduate students to utilize this approach during and after graduate school.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I have been utilizing ACT for the past 7 years of practice. I studied and have taught graduate students to utilize this approach during and after graduate school.

Brendan Kearns, LCSW