- Family of origin patterns
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and ACT methods
About Brenden
Dr. Brenden Troster is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience and a background in developmental psychology. He has worked in school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care for young people, and outpatient settings. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction issues, ADHD, grief, and family-of-origin concerns.
He draws on several practical therapy methods when helping people. Sessions focus on listening to a person's story, identifying what matters to them, and building clear steps toward those goals. Mr. Troster uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered methods to address thoughts, behaviors, and values in everyday life.
He has experience supporting people through trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and recovery from addictive behaviors. That work includes helping clients sort out patterns that began in childhood and still affect relationships and day-to-day choices. He also addresses topics such as parenting stress, sleep difficulties, intimacy concerns, and career-related stress.
In sessions he focuses on practical strategies and skill building. People can expect help with setting manageable goals, practicing new ways of responding, and tracking progress between meetings. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client's priorities guide the work.
He practices in Minnesota and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm the current session formats and arrange the first appointment via the site's matching and scheduling steps.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-driven action rather than getting stuck on what feels wrong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and building a working relationship so a person can clarify goals and try new ways of coping.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then suggest methods that fit those needs. That plan can change as progress is tracked and priorities shift, and decisions are made collaboratively.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery options. Online work can make regular appointments easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions that rely on conversation and skills practice rather than in-person tasks. Ask about the current session options when completing the matching questionnaire so scheduling matches personal routines and goals.
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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 works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction issues, ADHD, grief, and many family-related patterns including attachment and abandonment topics.
What is his style in sessions?
He listens to each person's story and collaborates on clear, practical steps. Sessions emphasize skill building and tracking small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a therapist and over 25 years of experience as a coach, with work across schools, residential care, addiction treatment, and outpatient settings.
Which credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an MA LMFT and MN LMFT practicing in Minnesota.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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