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BT Portrait of Dr. Brenden Troster
Online therapist

Dr. Brenden Troster

Experienced family-focused therapist

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Minnesota, Iowa, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Brenden

Dr. Brenden Troster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Minnesota. He has seven years of clinical experience and a long background in coaching and supporting people through hard times.

He focuses on clear, practical help for parents and individuals dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addiction, and parenting challenges. Sessions center on the goals that matter to each person. His prior work includes school-based mental health, addiction programs, residential care for children and teens, and outpatient settings.

Background and approach

That range has shaped a direct, problem-solving style that still leaves room for listening and understanding. He has supported people managing ADHD, trauma and abuse recovery, self-harm, anger, and substance-related concerns. Dr.

Troster uses therapies that teach skills and build insight. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT to help people live by their values even when feelings are hard.

The Gottman Method informs his approach to relationship and communication work. In sessions he starts with a person’s story and focuses on what they want to change. The work is collaborative - he listens first and then helps plan steps toward realistic goals.

Practical tools, homework, and skills practice are common parts of his approach. People who prefer clear suggestions, skill teaching, and a respectful tone tend to fit well with his style. His background in varied settings makes him comfortable working with complicated life situations and blended challenges.

He aims to help clients build steady, usable strategies for the next steps in life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and getting unstuck when emotions feel overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT looks at thoughts, moods, and behaviors to find patterns that keep problems going. It focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep trouble.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals, discuss options, and together choose methods that fit your needs and pace. This collaborative planning helps make sessions useful from the start.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That range lets people choose what feels most comfortable for talking or practicing skills. It also makes it easier to keep therapy consistent around school, work, and family life, so progress can continue even when schedules are tight.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, among others.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and collaborative. He listens to your story, then helps set clear goals and teaches skills to use between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years of experience as a therapist and extensive prior experience as a coach, plus work in schools, addiction treatment, residential care for youth, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with MA LMFT LMFT10000795 and MN LMFT 3554, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Minnesota, Iowa, Massachusetts
Languages
English

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