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- DBT skills
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Brendan
LCSW Brendan Twist has seven years of clinical experience and practices in New York. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English. Brendan holds LCSW credentials in Montana and New York (MT LCSW, NY LCSW).
Brendan focuses on helping people learn skills they can use outside sessions. He draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and make practical changes.
In sessions he emphasizes concrete tools and clear steps. Conversations aim to identify patterns, test small changes, and build coping strategies for daily life. Work often includes practicing skills, reviewing what helped, and adjusting approaches between meetings.
He also addresses communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, family problems, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, mood disorders, social anxiety and phobia, workplace issues, and young adult issues. Brendan’s practice blends skill teaching with discussion about personal values and goals.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative approach that balances practical skill-building with personal storytelling. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site process to match and schedule an initial meeting.
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Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like
Brendan regularly uses dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. DBT focuses on teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage strong emotions and improve relationships. CBT helps identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and practices new ways of responding to reduce anxiety or low mood.The clinician treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust techniques based on what helps. That means sessions can shift between skills practice, problem-solving, and talking through experiences until a useful mix is found.
Session formats are not listed in this biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. It can also let people try skill practice between sessions and bring recent situations into the conversation for immediate review.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York, Montana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include addiction, communication problems, loneliness, and workplace issues.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. Sessions mix skill teaching with conversations about thoughts and values.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience. That timeframe reflects his professional practice history.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW with credentials listed as MT LCSW and NY LCSW. He practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and local rates.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.