Brandon Peterson, BA

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee Providing Anxiety, Trauma, Couples Counseling & Relationship Therapy in Orange County

Brandon Peterson, BA - Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee at CIFT Counseling

  • Brandon is a Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee at CIFT and is supervised by a Licensed Professional.

  • Brandon sees clients at our Costa Mesa office.

  • Brandon works with Couples, Individual Adults, Elderly Adults, Teens, Children, and Families.

  • Brandon has a BA in Art and Design (Sterling College), and is in the process of getting his MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (Talbot School of Theology, Biola University).

    Additional Training:

    • Prepare & Enrich Certified

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1

  • You can reach Brandon at: 714-558-9266 ×252

About Brandon

Brandon values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful growth. Drawing from client-centered, psychodynamic, and attachment-based perspectives, he seeks to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences with curiosity, honesty, and hope. Brandon approaches each client's story with intentional curiosity and a willingness to slow down, helping clients deepen self-awareness, make sense of difficult experiences, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.

As an MFT Trainee, Brandon provides counseling for adolescents, adults, couples, and families in Costa Mesa. He has a special interest in supporting young adults, couples in the early years of marriage, and parents of young children navigating relationship challenges, sexuality concerns, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Brandon welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, including sexual and gender minorities, and strives to provide compassionate, respectful care that honors each person's unique story. Drawing from his years of ministry experience including worship leadership, youth mentoring, and creative communications, Brandon brings a thoughtful and relational perspective to the counseling process. He considers it a privilege to support clients as they grow in self-awareness, strengthen their relationships, and move toward lasting change.

Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Gender Identity

  • Grief/Loss

  • Identity Concerns

  • Life Transitions

  • Parenting

  • Relationship Challenges

  • Self-Esteem

  • Sexuality Concerns

  • Spiritual Concerns

  • Trauma

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