Brendan Stern

It’s common to feel unsure about where to begin, or to feel stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful — whether that’s in your relationships, your mood, or how you relate to yourself. Starting therapy is a big step.

I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach when working with individuals and couples, exploring their experiences with curiosity and compassion.

Together, we will work to slow things down, make connections, and find ways forward that feel meaningful and aligned with who you are.

Experience

Brendan holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and has been working with couples and individuals for over two years. His work focuses on supporting adults through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Before entering the field of psychotherapy, Brendan studied Drama, which continues to inform his belief in the importance of creativity, play, and emotional expression in fostering connection and a sense of safety.

Client Focus

Teens (16+), Adults, Couples

Types Of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Areas Of Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Coping Skills, Childhood Trauma, Life Transitions, Emotion Dysregulation, Identify & Self Esteem Issues, Work-Life Balance, Stress, Grief, Perfectionism, Men’s Issues, Relationship Issues, Conflict Resolution, Intimacy, Infidelity, Communication Skills

More Than Just My Work

Before entering the field of psychotherapy, I studied Drama, which continues to inform my belief in the importance of creativity, play, and emotional expression in fostering connection and a sense of safety.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” — Carl Rogers