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- Stress and anxiety
- Mood and PTSD
- Life purpose work
About Brent
LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Minnesota with nine years of clinical experience, Brent DeBruyn helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and major life changes. He works with individuals who are dealing with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, impulsivity, questions of life purpose, and issues around forgiveness. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps toward better daily functioning.
Brent uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and problem solving. He emphasizes listening and understanding a person’s values and faith when those are important to the client. Work often includes talking through difficult memories, learning ways to manage strong emotions, and building routines that reduce stress and improve mood.
Clients can expect straightforward, goal-focused sessions that break concerns into manageable parts. Brent aims to help people notice what patterns keep them stuck and practice different responses. He also helps people make meaning after loss or trauma and set realistic steps toward change.
His practice is open to adults across different stages of life. He draws on nearly a decade of clinical experience in Minnesota to inform his methods. People who value direct, respectful conversation about beliefs, purpose, and emotion may find his approach fits well.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Brent uses a subscription model for sessions, and that subscription can be canceled at any time.
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How his approaches translate to online care
Brent uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by practicing new responses to stress and mood symptoms. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions.Another common focus is trauma-informed processing, which involves carefully talking through difficult memories and developing tools to reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms. That work often includes pacing the conversation and building coping skills for strong emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Brent will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made and priorities shift.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping appointments that might be hard to attend in person. Because the therapist’s listed session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep steady check-ins, try shorter appointments, or meet without commuting, depending on the formats Brent offers.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions goal-focused and straightforward. The approach emphasizes listening to values and faith when clients bring those into sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns. That experience shapes his practical, problem-solving style.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.