Brenden @ the mend

The fact that you’ve read this far reflects two important components of effective psychotherapy—effort and motivation. Therapy with me is action-based and goal-centered. It takes a dual focus on tackling current problems to produce immediate results, combined with a longer-term focus on building the future you want for yourself. I work with children and teenagers, primarily dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, ODD, peer/parental conflict, and academic and behavioral challenges.In sessions, many clients enjoy listening to music, going for walks, playing games, or drawing. 

If you like therapeutic jargon, please enjoy this paragraph. If not, maybe ask ChatGPT to summarize it? In therapy, we use a blend of evidence-based techniques borrowed from popular frameworks like solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. We set goals together, determine action steps, overcome barriers to success, and establish clear purpose and motivation for goal achievement. You will learn practical and relevant skills related to your treatment on topics like effective communication, peer conflict, and emotional regulation. Sessions are client-centered, strength-based, and grounded in core values of warmth, genuineness, positive regard, empathy, authenticity, and respect.

Empathetic, chill, funny, sometimes unprofessional. Diehard sports fan. Proud owner of a pet Monkey. I swear, if I was just two feet taller, I’d be playing in the NBA right now. Social work’s great too though.

Born in MA, raised in CT, Canadian, attended graduate school in FL, recently moved to Asheville. My travels have taught me something really important, everybody, everywhere, needs some sort of help. Don’t underachieve on your own, seek support and good things will happen. The world is full of good people who want to see you succeed in life; I’m one of those people. 

I am currently accepting new clients, in-person, and virtually. Press that big blue bar below to schedule a free, zero commitment consultation. The vibe is casual, the focus is on you living your best life, present and future. When we meet, relax, be yourself and get comfy, it’s the best way to approach therapy.