- Anger management skills
- Relationship communication
- LGBT issues
About Arthur
Arthur Brendze is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of experience. He works with adults who want to handle anger, relationship strain, stress, and life changes. He also helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and issues tied to identity and intimacy.
He focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at helping people notice patterns that make anger or resentment grow. He helps clients understand triggers, practice different responses, and try small behavior changes between sessions.
Arthur has long experience with LGBT concerns, relationship problems, parenting strain, and career-related stress. He also addresses attachment, abandonment, and issues that come with adoption or caregiving. For people dealing with sleep problems or low self-esteem, he offers focused skills and discussion to reduce daily strain.
His approach is flexible and evidence-minded. He adapts the way he talks and the exercises he uses to fit what a client wants to work on. He explains options and together with the client chooses what to try next.
Sessions include discussion, practical exercises, and homework aimed at real-life situations. He encourages steady practice rather than quick fixes. People who want clearer boundaries, less frequent outbursts, or better ways to cope with other people's anger often find this method straightforward and usable.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Arthur works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns and practicing new responses. One common approach involves behavioral skills training - learning and rehearsing specific actions to interrupt anger cycles and improve communication in relationships. This helps when temper flares in close interactions or at work.Another frequent element is cognitive-oriented work, which looks at the thoughts and assumptions that feed frustration and resentment. Changing unhelpful thinking can reduce reactivity and support steadier mood and clearer decision making.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Arthur collaborates with each person to decide which tools to try first based on their goals and daily life. He explains options and adjusts plans as progress is reviewed together.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between meetings. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain steady check-ins, practice skills in real time, and follow through on homework without adding long travel time.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with related to anger?
He works with anger alongside relationship strain, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life changes as listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation and evidence-based techniques, focusing on patterns, skill practice, and clear goals.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience as a therapist.
What credential does he hold and where is he licensed?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and is licensed in California.
Can sessions be held in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients, as indicated in his profile.
What format are sessions offered in?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How is cost structured and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.