Dr. Ed Brendler is a dedicated Counselor with a PsyD and LMHC credentials, specializing in adults and elders facing various challenges including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders. He believes that the practice of therapy is fundamentally about building relationships within a safe and structured environment. Each individual who enters his practice carries a unique story, experience, and set of capacities that he values deeply. Through the therapeutic connection he fosters, clients can engage in meaningful work that leads to genuine change. Dr. Brendler's approach is primarily rooted in humanistic theories, influenced by Relational Psychoanalysis and Existential Phenomenology, and he is proficient in a range of therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Choosing the right therapist is an essential step and Dr. Brendler strives to create an environment where both he and his clients feel comfortable collaborating. He values the initial consultation as a vital opportunity for both parties to assess their compatibility and to outline a potential therapeutic path together.