- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative planning
- Trauma informed care
About Brenden
Dr. Brenden Troster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience and a long background as a coach. He has worked in school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care for children and teens, and outpatient settings. He practices in Minnesota and offers therapy in English.
He begins by listening to a client's story and treating the person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical goals the client sets, with an emphasis on respect and compassion. Brenden helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addiction concerns, anger, and grief among other struggles.
His clinical work comes from a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman Method when those fit a client's needs. He tailors techniques to each person's pace rather than using a single method for everyone.
Brenden's background includes supporting people through complex situations such as recovery from abuse, self-harm, and severe mental health challenges. That history gives him experience with practical coping skills, relapse prevention, and rebuilding routines after major life changes. He also addresses parenting stress, relationship challenges, and career-related concerns.
Therapy with him focuses on building tools people can use outside sessions. He works collaboratively to set clear steps and track progress. Many clients leave with concrete strategies for communication, impulse control, worry management, and better sleep.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps that match those values. It helps people faced with worry, depression, or difficult life transitions find steady ways to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to interrupt unhelpful patterns like rumination or avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful. Together they adjust techniques over time if something isn't working or if needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for focused skill-practice between meetings. It can also help people check in with a therapist during a workday break or after caregiving duties. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you schedule so you know what will work best for your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He listens first and works collaboratively to set goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skill building, and pacing that fits each person.
What is his clinical background?
He has seven years as a practicing therapist and more than 25 years of experience as a coach, with work in schools, addiction treatment, residential care, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed as an LMFT and practices in Minnesota. His credential is shown as MA LMFT and MN LMFT in the profile information.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.