Brendan Toton

Hello! Welcome to my page—I'm Brendan.

My background is in social work, and I try to always hold onto the truth that there's more to each person than meets the eye—more to learn, more to understand about their story and the world they live in.

I spent four meaningful years working in community mental health, where I had the honor of walking alongside a wide range of individuals through their journeys. I left feeling inspired to create reflective spaces to help others reduce burnout and reconnect with a sense of meaning.

During my time as a helper, I've had the opportunity to grow my skills in several therapy approaches, including EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. I tailor my approach to what feels most helpful and empowering for each person, with a healthy focus on safety and spacious reflection.

I believe the first step in any therapy journey is creating a space that feels safe and open—somewhere we can be curious together. From there, we can work as a team to explore what changes you’re hoping for and how you’d like to move toward them.

I do my best to bring a centered, relaxed energy to each session. I aim for sessions to be more than a release—I hope they offer something lasting, whether through open, thoughtful exploration or by working within a specific therapy model that fits your needs.

Most of my clients have shared that they leave sessions feeling heard, grounded, and validated. I love bringing humor into the room when it feels right, and I’m equally comfortable holding space for some of our most painful experiences or deeply held beliefs. That balance often helps people feel both truly seen and gently supported as they move in the direction that feels right for them.