Dr. Brenden Troster, LMFT
Practical, compassionate therapy grounded in your goals
- Trauma informed support
- Relationship focused guidance
- Skills for daily coping
About Dr. Brenden Troster
Dr. Brenden Troster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a PhD in Developmental Psychology, bringing over 7 years of experience providing therapy and more than 25 years of experience as a coach. His professional background spans school-based mental health, addiction treatment, residential care for children and teens, and outpatient work with individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.
Across these settings, Dr. Troster has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction (including pornography), self-harm, anger concerns, and recovery from abuse. He is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a structured form of CBT designed to help people process the impact of traumatic experiences and strengthen coping skills over time. His work is informed by a practical understanding of how painful experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.
Dr. Troster approaches therapy as a collaborative process that begins with the client’s story. He aims to listen carefully, understand what matters most, and help clients move toward meaningful goals at a pace that fits. His style is grounded in respect, compassion, and dignity, supporting clients as they develop strategies and tools for navigating stress, gaining perspective, and creating lasting change.
He draws from evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Bowenian theory, and Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, tailoring the plan to each client rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. Whether someone is working through anxiety, healing from trauma, managing stress, or seeking clearer direction, Dr. Troster offers steady support and practical guidance for building resilience and hope.
Across these settings, Dr. Troster has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction (including pornography), self-harm, anger concerns, and recovery from abuse. He is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a structured form of CBT designed to help people process the impact of traumatic experiences and strengthen coping skills over time. His work is informed by a practical understanding of how painful experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.
Dr. Troster approaches therapy as a collaborative process that begins with the client’s story. He aims to listen carefully, understand what matters most, and help clients move toward meaningful goals at a pace that fits. His style is grounded in respect, compassion, and dignity, supporting clients as they develop strategies and tools for navigating stress, gaining perspective, and creating lasting change.
He draws from evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Bowenian theory, and Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, tailoring the plan to each client rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. Whether someone is working through anxiety, healing from trauma, managing stress, or seeking clearer direction, Dr. Troster offers steady support and practical guidance for building resilience and hope.
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. Dr. Brenden Troster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: MA LMFT LMFT10000795, 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?
No. 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Dr. Brenden Troster integrates established therapy methods to help clients make sense of patterns, strengthen coping, and move toward goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and it can be especially helpful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and habit patterns by building practical skills for day-to-day situations.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in making room for difficult thoughts and emotions while staying connected to personal values. It can be useful when clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled away from what they want their life to stand for. Dr. Troster also draws from the Gottman Method, a structured approach that helps couples and partners improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, and strengthen connection over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Therapy with Dr. Troster is collaborative, and he works with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as new insights and priorities emerge.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, continue work between sessions, and access care from the comfort of home.
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