Brendan Twist, LCSW

Brendan Twist is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings seven years of clinical experience supporting adults, children, and families through a wide range of concerns. He works with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addictions, grief, anger, family conflict, and workplace distress, guiding people toward more balanced and manageable lives.

He emphasizes warmth and acceptance in sessions while offering practical, skills-based tools clients can use between meetings. His primary clinical approach is dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - which focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. He is also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and play therapy, allowing him to tailor interventions to the needs of children, adults, and family systems.

Brendan prioritizes building trusting therapeutic relationships and collaborating with clients to identify realistic strategies for change. He aims to help clients develop concrete skills that address present challenges and support longer-term growth, whether someone is navigating a life transition, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, or symptoms of mood disorders.