- LGBT concerns
- Self esteem support
- Trauma and grief
About Arthur
Arthur Brendze is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of professional experience. He works with adults struggling with guilt, shame, relationship strain, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He also supports people facing addiction, grief, intimacy challenges, parenting stress, and issues tied to identity and attachment.
He focuses on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. Sessions involve talking through what happened, what’s being felt now, and what small steps might help a person feel less stuck. He adapts the conversation and plan to each person’s concerns and circumstances.
Over three decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns including LGBT matters, coping with change, and recovery from trauma and abuse. He also addresses career stress, sleep difficulties, and problems linked to abandonment or adoption and foster care. The aim is steady progress through repeated, focused work rather than quick fixes.
People often come with shame tied to relationships, faith, parenting choices, or past behavior. He helps them name those feelings, trace how they affect daily life, and learn alternative responses. The work is practical and grounded in techniques shown to help with mood, behavior, and relationships.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. He will discuss steps and homework when those fit a person’s goals. For someone carrying guilt or shame, the focus is on understanding how those feelings operate and on developing manageable ways to move forward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Arthur uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding behavior and emotions. One common approach is straightforward cognitive work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts tied to guilt or shame and practice alternative, more balanced ways of thinking. This can help with anxiety, low mood, and self-critical patterns.Another useful approach emphasizes behavioral steps and problem solving. That involves setting small, manageable goals and testing changes between sessions, which can reduce avoidance and build confidence. It is practical for issues like sleep problems, relationship habits, and addiction recovery tasks.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan over time based on what is helping.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity across moves or work schedules. Some formats are briefer and use less bandwidth, while others allow fuller conversation on camera; discuss what will fit best for your routine and needs before the first session.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on guilt and shame, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and life changes.
How does he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses straightforward conversation to help people name what they feel, see how it affects behavior, and try small changes to reduce being stuck.
What is Arthur's background and experience?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of professional experience working with a broad range of adult concerns.
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He holds an LMFT credential in California and provides services from that state.
Does he work with non-US or international clients?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.