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Brandon Pung

Brandon Pung

LMSW

Michigan

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Supportive counselor focused on practical change

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801084659
NPI
1912135302
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

  • Short term strategies
  • Strengths focused
  • Practical skills

About Brandon

Brandon Pung, LMSW, helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. He brings 15 years of professional experience in Michigan to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Brandon writes in a straightforward way and centers the person’s own strengths during work together.

He believes clients are the experts on their stories and builds on those strengths. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change to make daily life easier. Brandon supports people as they learn new ways to manage strong emotions and difficult moments.

Sessions often include clear, easy-to-use strategies for managing anxiety, handling anger, and improving communication. He also helps people process trauma and reduce symptoms tied to obsessive thoughts or mood shifts. When parenting feels overwhelming, he offers ways to set boundaries and respond with more confidence.

Brandon emphasizes collaboration and practical goals. He helps people break big problems into smaller steps and practices skills they can use between sessions. Progress is measured by changes in everyday routines and relationships, not by labels.

People working together with him can expect direct feedback and a supportive tone. He encourages curiosity about thoughts and habits and helps clients try new approaches without pressure. His work is focused on getting usable results that fit into busy lives.

Therapeutic techniques and online sessions that fit your life

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically used for anxiety focus on teaching concrete skills to manage worry and panic. These skills can include breathing and grounding exercises, structured problem solving, and gradual exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and panic symptoms.

For trauma and related symptoms, approaches emphasize processing distressing memories and building safety and coping skills. Work in this area usually includes learning ways to handle intense reactions, reduce avoidance, and strengthen everyday routines that support recovery.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match the person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together as progress unfolds.

Because the biography does not specify session formats, please confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in the real settings where problems occur, which often speeds practical progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brandon commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression, along with related issues like OCD symptoms, panic, and social anxiety.

How would you describe his approach in sessions?

His style is collaborative and practical. He focuses on building strengths, setting small goals, and teaching skills to use between meetings.

What background experience does he bring?

He has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and parenting concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he located?

He holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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