Dr. Brenden Troster, LMFT
Minnesota LMFT specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse support
- CBT and TF-CBT approaches
- 7 years clinical experience
About Dr. Brenden Troster
Dr. Brenden Troster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology, a doctoral degree focused on human development across the lifespan. He brings more than seven years of clinical therapy experience and over 25 years of experience as a coach, working across school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care for children and teens, and outpatient settings supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
This breadth of practice has shaped a deep appreciation for the many ways people struggle and recover. He has supported clients confronting depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction including pornography, self-harm, anger management, and recovery from abuse. He is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has substantial experience guiding people as they process painful experiences and rebuild functioning.
Dr. Troster begins therapy by centering each person’s story, treating clients as the experts on their own lives while offering respectful, compassionate, and dignified care. He draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Bowenian theory, and Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy to create tailored plans that reflect clients’ values and pace.
Rejecting one-size-fits-all solutions, he collaborates with clients to develop practical strategies and lasting tools for resilience. Whether addressing relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, or life transitions, he focuses on helping clients move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
This breadth of practice has shaped a deep appreciation for the many ways people struggle and recover. He has supported clients confronting depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction including pornography, self-harm, anger management, and recovery from abuse. He is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has substantial experience guiding people as they process painful experiences and rebuild functioning.
Dr. Troster begins therapy by centering each person’s story, treating clients as the experts on their own lives while offering respectful, compassionate, and dignified care. He draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Bowenian theory, and Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy to create tailored plans that reflect clients’ values and pace.
Rejecting one-size-fits-all solutions, he collaborates with clients to develop practical strategies and lasting tools for resilience. Whether addressing relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, or life transitions, he focuses on helping clients move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Brenden Troster have?
Dr. Brenden Troster has 7 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Dr. Brenden Troster a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are MA LMFT LMFT10000795 and MN LMFT 3554.
In which languages does Dr. Brenden Troster provide therapy?
Dr. Brenden Troster provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Brenden Troster located?
Dr. Brenden Troster is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Dr. Brenden Troster as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Brenden Troster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Brenden Troster work with international clients?
Dr. Brenden Troster does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Brenden Troster cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and commit to meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, chronic stress, and navigating life transitions.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their experience and build self-awareness and self-worth; it supports work on self esteem, relationship concerns, and major life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them, which can be helpful for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and many day-to-day coping challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Troster works collaboratively with each person and other licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods fit a client’s goals, needs, and preferences, and he adapts the plan over time.
Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive timely support from licensed therapists regardless of local availability.
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