Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Brendan Twist, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 095499
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-39110
- NPI
- 1538703368
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Brendan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- DBT skills
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Brendan
Brendan Twist is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana and New York with seven years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. Brendan also attends to communication problems, substance use concerns, family problems, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, and workplace difficulties.
Sessions are practical and skill-focused. He uses clear, step-by-step methods to help people manage strong emotions, reduce worry, and improve day-to-day functioning. Brendan emphasizes techniques people can practice between meetings to handle setbacks and keep moving forward.
Brendan draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and motivational interviewing to support change. Narrative ideas are used to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves.
Brendan describes his work as collaborative. He helps people set concrete goals and tries to match strategies to each person’s situation. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at solving current problems while building lasting skills.
He works in New York and conducts work in English. For information about session options and how billing is handled, readers should confirm the current session formats and costs before booking.
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How Brendan uses evidence-based approaches online
Brendan commonly uses dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and better interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when strong emotions, conflicts, or impulsive behavior get in the way of daily life. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brendan will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend methods that fit your situation. The initial meetings are used to set goals and decide which techniques to focus on going forward in a collaborative way.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Brendan aims to use practical exercises and homework that can be applied between sessions to support progress in everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York, Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, addiction concerns, loneliness, men's issues, and workplace challenges.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses client-centered work combined with DBT, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. Sessions emphasize practical skills and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with adults. That experience informs his use of skills-based methods for managing emotions and stress.
Is he licensed in my state?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Montana (MT LCSW) and New York (NY LCSW). His practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing tied to your location before booking.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you with the next steps for scheduling and payment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers