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Brendan Twist

Brendan Twist

LCSW

New York

Practical, collaborative therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 095499; LCSW, Montana / BBH-LCSW-LIC-39110
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational support
    • Skill focused
    • Warm listening

    About Brendan

    Brendan Twist helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career questions, depression, and major life changes. He introduces practical steps clients can try between sessions. Brendan presents himself with a calm, approachable manner so people can talk openly about what feels hard right now.

    He uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are weighing change or trying to overcome patterns that hold them back. He also draws on client-centered work that emphasizes listening, and on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

    Brendan holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, practicing in New York with seven years of experience. He focuses on clear skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal techniques that can be practiced in everyday life.

    Sessions are aimed at building a trusting relationship and identifying small steps toward goals. Brendan often blends brief skills practice with reflective conversation to keep work practical and relevant.

    People come for help with communication problems, addiction concerns related to drugs or alcohol, family conflict, loneliness, questions around life purpose, men’s issues, mood disorders, social anxiety, workplace stress, and young adult transitions. He encourages a collaborative approach where clients help shape the pace and focus of therapy.

  2. How his approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It focuses on listening, asking focused questions, and helping clients find their own reasons for moving forward. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and following the client’s lead, creating space for people to talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete techniques to change them, which often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Brendan will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then recommend a mix of methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust course if something isn’t working.

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use fewer camera-dependent sessions if they prefer shorter or audio-only check-ins. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and techniques so therapy tools can be used in everyday situations.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    New York, Montana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Brendan help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, addiction issues, family conflict, loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, mood disorders, social anxiety, workplace problems, and young adult issues.

    What is Brendan’s therapy style like?

    His style is straightforward and collaborative. He blends listening with concrete skills training so clients leave with practical tools to try between sessions.

    How much experience does he have?

    Brendan has seven years of experience working in clinical practice. That experience informs his use of skills-based work and conversational support.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding MT LCSW and NY LCSW credentials, and practices in New York.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.

    How does billing and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Brendan?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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