- Focus on real-world skills
- Collaborative planning
- Compassionate approach
About Brenden
Dr. Brenden Troster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with seven years of clinical experience and a background in developmental psychology. He has worked across school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care for children and teens, and outpatient services. He brings a long history as a coach as well, which shapes his practical focus in sessions.
He has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions including pornography, self-harm, anger, and recovery from abuse. He also helps with stress, grief, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, and codependency. His approach centers on hearing each person’s story and shaping goals that matter to them.
Sessions are grounded in respect, compassion, and dignity. He listens first, then collaborates on a plan that fits a person’s values and pace. The work tends to focus on real-world skills and steps people can use between sessions.
Dr. Troster draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and the Gottman Method. He avoids a one-size-fits-all model and mixes tools based on what helps in a given situation.
His clinical history includes supporting people in recovery, in school settings, and in long-term care scenarios. He aims to build practical strategies and tools so people gain more confidence and resilience as they move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer direction on what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for intense emotions and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking how they feel in session, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to join from quieter surroundings or during a break. These practical benefits can help people stay consistent and apply strategies learned in therapy to daily life.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Minnesota, Iowa, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, codependency, grief, sleep problems, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He listens closely and collaborates on a plan that fits your values and pace, focusing on practical steps and skills to use between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has seven years as a therapist plus over 25 years as a coach, with experience in school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care for children and teens, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He is a LMFT with the designation MA LMFT, MN LMFT and practices out of Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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