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Brandon Cassels, LMFT

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Brandon Cassels, LMFT

Brandon Cassels is a Licensed Psychotherapist who provides therapy to those who are looking to learn

04/09/2023

These are amazingly accurate in terms of representing an embodied experience. Don’t struggle alone.

04/19/2022

When we experience major traumas and significant life events that have a negative impact upon our mental health and our overall sense of self, it is important to remember (as difficult as it may be) that our experiences, while being a part of who we are, do not comprehensively define us nor dictate our future path/potential in life. The ultimate goal is to come to terms with our pasts so we can find meaning in our suffering and manifest our full potential. Working with a mental health professional can help you work through your trauma narrative at your own pace in order to separate who you are versus what happened to you.

04/15/2022

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04/13/2022

Creating a meaningful life for ourselves requires a great deal of insight and reflection: Who are we? Who do we want to be? Who do we want to have support us in that endeavor? Why? These are important questions to ask ourselves because it grounds us in the present moment and it sets an intentional path for us to follow on our life’s journey. Nevertheless, sometimes, we find that our aspirations and goals are not necessarily supported by the people around us. A healthy relationship can be defined as two or more people who mutually support one another when it comes to their personal growth and self-actualization. However, sometimes we have people in our lives who aren’t necessarily good for us and our mental well-being; whether that be toxic family members, people from our pasts who haven’t achieved much personal growth, or new acquaintances who seem caring and positive yet their behaviors prove otherwise. Our first line of defense in this life scenario is to set and uphold boundaries. Boundaries are our way of saying, “I want you in my life, but it has to be on certain terms.” If the people you set boundaries with can respect them, great! It shows that they respect you and that they care about you. On the other hand, if your boundaries are challenged, questioned, or even downright ignored, it reveals that this person is only thinking about themselves and that it’s time to practice self-care and protect yourself; whether that be distancing yourself from them or even cutting them out of your life completely. Setting and upholding boundaries with others can be one of the most difficult things to do. The goal is to surround ourselves with those who care about us and who want to see us grow and become our best selves. You would most certainly want the same for them. Working with a mental health professional can give you the insight and tools to manifest your life with those you want to have in it on mutually acceptable terms.

04/11/2022

The ability to identify and to process our feelings is absolutely essential to managing our mental health. However, sometimes, our feelings can feel so overwhelming and unacceptable that it is in the best interest of our mental well-being not to feel them (in the moment they occur). We do what we need to do to survive. Unfortunately, if these feelings are not accounted for and processed within a timely manner, they can fester and impede our ability to function and to thrive. If enough time goes by, these feelings can become much more difficult to unearth while the consequences of ignoring them can become markedly magnified; causing maladaptive behaviors, strained relationships, compromised self-esteem, and a lost sense of self. It is crucial to work through your feelings at your own pace with a mental health professional you trust. The goal is to feel our feelings, as difficult and painful as they may be, so we can eventually make peace with them and continue growing into the people we are meant to be. We just don’t want to survive, we want to thrive. Therapy may not be the easiest of things to engage in, but it can certainly be one of the most rewarding.

04/07/2022

It is safe to say that everyone experiences some form of anxiety at some point in their lives. Anxiety consists of a trigger or an environmental cue (public speaking, etc.), a mental reaction (a negative thought/self-talk), and a physical reaction (breathing rapidly, clenching your fists, etc.). However, anxiety can become pervasive and all-consuming, which can have a detrimental impact on our overall functioning and well-being. Whether it is unresolved issues from the past, current psychosocial stressors, or fear/worry about the future, it is important to work through that hamster wheel of a negative feedback loop and ground ourselves in the present moment through a combination of insight and somatics. Working with a mental health professional can help you take control of your anxiety and free up your headspace for the things that matter most.

04/06/2022

Have you ever felt unsatisfied with your life’s direction? We only have a finite amount of time on this earth, and it is up to us to decide what we want to do with that time. Creating goals, setting intentions, fostering relationships, and working towards manifesting your dreams can help you realize your full potential and enable you to live your life authentically. Working with a mental health professional can highlight conflicting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in addition to providing insight into who you are and who you want to be.

04/05/2022

All successful relationships require a certain amount maintenance and nurturing in order to ensure that both partners feel content and secure. However, it is common to fall into predictable patterns and to feel relationally challenged at times. The goal is to be able to grow together as a couple, which occurs by establishing open communication, reasonable compromise, trust, and vulnerability. Working with a couples therapist can provide insight into your relationship patterns as well as highlight areas of common strengths and differences. By working together, both partners can make their relationship the best it can possibly be.

04/04/2022

Has anyone struggled with a toxic masculine presence in their lives? While HBO’s Succession is arguably one of the best dramas on television, Brian Cox’s performance as megalomaniac Logan Roy brings much to the table in terms of analyzing the corrosive effect that narcissistic abuse and toxic masculinity have on his children and those closest to him. Accordingly, Logan is very much a narcissist with a sociopathic bent that truly believes he loves his children despite the consistent emotional abuse he subjects them to; including: extreme psychological manipulation, gaslighting, physical assault, and the sinister ability to turn his children against each other while simultaneously being able to sacrifice any one of them in the name of his own self-interests. If you are the victim of patriarchal abuse, it is important to work with a mental health professional who can help you come to terms with your suffering and to enable you to become your authentic self and to step into your personal power.

04/03/2022

I made it to #2! 😎🏋️‍♀️ Even though my profession is in mental health, taking charge of my physical health has been supremely rewarding and reinforces all the meaningful work I do with my clients.

04/03/2022

Happy Sunday Folks! What are we doing today to meet our self-care needs? While Donna and Tom (pictured below from the series Parks and Recreation) treat themselves once a year to all things luxurious, there is much more to meeting our self-care needs than just champagne brunches and new iPads. Self-care also consists of the things that we don’t necessarily want to do, such as: exercising, meal prep, keeping on top of routine check-ups, fostering a healthy work/life balance, and practicing self-discipline when needed. Don’t get me wrong, champagne brunches are great; just make sure to strike a healthy balance when it comes to meeting both our fun and our not so fun self-care needs. Your future self will thank you.

04/02/2022

Have you watched HBO’s Euphoria? Whether you love it or hate it, Euphoria provides an excellent (albeit highly dramatized) portrayal of internalized homophobia and the effects of transgenerational trauma. Pictured, we have a father and son: both have created false selves and secret lives in response to their unacceptable attraction to men. Internalized homophobia manifests as anger, rage, violence, self-hatred, self-harm, a fragmented sense of self, and above all else, relentless feelings of shame. It is crucial to work through these feelings in order to make peace with your ego and to step into your authentic self and personal power.

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2277 Townsgate Road Suite 100
Westlake Village, CA
91361

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm

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+18053087390

Website

http://www.brandoncassels.com/

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