- Anger management skills
- CBT and ACT methods
- Communication work
About Brenden
Dr. Brenden Troster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practising in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience and a PhD in Developmental Psychology. He has worked across school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care for young people, and outpatient settings. His background includes long experience as a coach as well as supporting people with mood, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Clients come to him for help with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and sleep problems. He also addresses parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and complex situations such as co-morbidity and attachment issues. Brenden lists additional focus areas that include adoption and foster care, caregiver issues, and blended family challenges.
His approach begins with listening to each person's story and goals. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client is the expert on their life. Sessions emphasize practical strategies that make everyday life more manageable rather than abstract theory.
Brenden draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method. He also uses elements from solution-focused work and motivational interviewing to build skills for coping and communication.
People who want clear tools for handling anger, improving communication, or reducing stress may find his style direct and skills-oriented. He works in English and provides services in Minnesota. To begin, clients use the site's matching steps to schedule a first session and set goals together.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps people tolerate difficult emotions while moving toward what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can reduce heated reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step in early sessions. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try a few techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps you most. That means tools from ACT, CBT, or DBT may be mixed to suit your goals and pace.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in when time is limited, or sessions that avoid travel time. It also makes it possible to practice communication and emotion skills in the contexts where they happen most, with real-world coaching and follow-up between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Iowa, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He lists anger, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues among his core concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach that starts with your story and focuses on skills and strategies you can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a therapist and more than 25 years of experience as a coach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an MA LMFT and MN LMFT based in Minnesota.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.