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Dr. Brenden Troster, LMFT

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Brenden

Dr. Brenden Troster is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He has worked across school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care for children and teens, and outpatient settings, bringing a broad clinical background to his practice. Dr.

Troster has supported people through depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction, self-harm, anger management, and recovery from abuse, and he emphasizes collaborative care that begins with each person's story. His approach centers on listening carefully and helping clients move toward meaningful goals with respect and compassion.

Dr. Troster draws on a range of evidence-informed methods including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor interventions to individual needs.

He aims to build practical strategies and durable skills so clients can navigate stress, relationship challenges, grief, career transitions, and other life changes with increased resilience. Dr.

Troster frames therapy as a partnership in which the client’s perspective guides treatment planning. He offers a nonjudgmental space where people can explore patterns, process painful experiences, and develop tools for lasting change.

Approaches that inform online therapy and how they help



Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as composed of multiple parts and helps people understand and relate differently to those internal selves; it can be useful when addressing trauma, persistent emotional patterns, or strong inner conflict. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action, often helping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop practical coping skills for problems like panic, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and practice skills between sessions while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
Therapy begins with the client's story and emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration. He uses a blend of approaches to tailor work to each person’s values and pace.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a therapist and extensive prior experience as a coach, with work across school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this provider?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential MA LMFT LMFT10000795 and MN LMFT 3554, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Minnesota, Iowa, Massachusetts

Languages

English