Brendan Twist, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 7 years in practice

Brendan Twist meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 095499 · expires April 2026
LCSW, Montana: BBH-LCSW-LIC-39110 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1538703368 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Brendan

Brendan Twist meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career questions, and coping with life changes. Brendan aims for clear, direct help so people can try small changes that add up.

Brendan is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in New York with seven years of practice. He uses simple skills and short exercises in sessions rather than long lectures.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with room to talk through feelings and also practice new habits. His approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques for managing strong emotions and improving how people relate to others.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing appear in sessions to build focus and strengthen motivation for change. Brendan helps people dealing with communication problems, workplace stress, addiction concerns, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. He places attention on clear coping tools for social anxiety, mood issues, and the pressures of young adulthood.

In a typical meeting he listens first, then offers a few targeted strategies to try between sessions. Progress is tracked in simple steps so people can see what helps and adjust as needed.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches for online work and flexible care

Brendan commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood over time.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT techniques are practical - for calming intense feelings, managing conflict, and improving how someone asks for what they need.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brendan will listen to goals and try methods that match the person's needs and preferences, checking in to adjust the plan as work progresses. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to keep using.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video lets people read facial cues during deeper conversations, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging suit quick check-ins or brief coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, school breaks, or busy family life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Brendan commonly address?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like communication problems, addiction, loneliness, and workplace issues.

What style of therapy does he use in sessions?

Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience working with people on mood, anxiety, relationship, and life transition concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with credentials listed as MT LCSW and NY LCSW, and he practices from New York.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

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