Brent DeBruyn is a licensed professional counselor clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem.
01About Brent
Brent DeBruyn is a licensed professional counselor clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. He focuses on practical support for coping with life changes and finding direction. Brent writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters to each person.
He has nine years of clinical experience and uses that background to offer steady, goal-focused care. Brent helps people explore questions about life purpose and forgiveness, and he provides support for mood concerns, impulsive behaviors, and post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize being heard and building tools that fit everyday life. Brent aims to make therapy feel respectful of each person’s beliefs and worldview. He invites clients to bring their whole selves into sessions, including faith or spiritual concerns when relevant.
Conversations are collaborative and paced to match what the person needs right now. In the room he works to combine clear direction with empathy. That might mean trying new coping skills, practicing ways to manage strong emotions, or talking through relationship patterns.
Progress is tracked in small, practical steps that can be used outside sessions. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Brent acknowledges that courage. He focuses on creating a steady space where people can take one step at a time toward greater emotional balance and clearer purpose.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License CC03669 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1467175505 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Brent uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to relieve symptoms and increase daily functioning. One common approach focuses on teaching specific coping skills for managing anxiety and mood swings, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. These skills help when emotions feel overwhelming and when small, practical changes are needed.Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic experiences and their emotional impact through gradual, supported work. This helps people reduce intrusive memories and regain a sense of control over reactions to reminders of past events. The work is paced to the persons needs and often includes learning ways to regulate distress between sessions.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Brent will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try a path that fits and adjust it over time based on what helps most.
Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into busy lives and keeping continuity across weeks. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving, and it can reduce travel time. Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available and how they might fit your routine.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Brent address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and life changes. He also focuses on forgiveness, impulsivity, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Brent emphasizes compassion and respect for each person’s values. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with time spent listening and building tools to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with emotional challenges and life transitions. That experience shapes a steady, goal-focused style of care.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota. This listing uses the exact credential title provided.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule according to therapist availability.
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