- Skills first approach
- Workplace and career
- Practical communication help
About Brendan
Brendan Twist is a licensed clinical social worker who helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, and workplace challenges. He focuses on practical changes that make daily life easier. Brendan aims to create a warm, accepting space where people can talk about what’s tough and learn usable skills.
Brendan draws from several approaches to shape each session. He uses dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better relationship skills. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational interviewing helps when a person is unsure about change or facing addiction concerns.
Sessions often center on short-term, concrete strategies. Brendan works on communication skills, managing social anxiety, and dealing with isolation or loneliness. He also addresses career strain, life purpose questions, and issues common to young adults. The focus is on what clients want to change and practical steps to move toward it.
With seven years of experience, Brendan brings steady clinical experience from work in New York. He holds LCSW credentials in Montana and New York, noted as MT LCSW and NY LCSW. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and measurable tools to practice between sessions.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversations and exercises they can use outside the office. Brendan encourages those facing relationship conflict, substance concerns, mood issues, or workplace stress to consider a first session to see if his style fits.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Brendan commonly uses dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. DBT teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness so people can manage strong feelings and improve how they relate to others. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so daily stress and anxiety become more manageable.He also draws on motivational interviewing when change feels uncertain. That approach helps people clarify their goals and find their own reasons to move forward. Brendan treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process; he will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences rather than prescribing a single path.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone keep up regular work on skills between sessions while managing job or family commitments. Licensed professionals like Brendan aim to adapt exercises and skill practice so they fit each person’s daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
New York, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brendan commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, workplace issues, and relationship concerns, plus related areas like addiction, loneliness, and life purpose.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions focus on warmth and collaboration, with practical skills taught during meetings that clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of practice working with people on mood, addiction, family problems, and work-related distress.
Where is Brendan based and what are his credentials?
He practices in New York and holds LCSW credentials listed as MT LCSW and NY LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brendan?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to his availability.