- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Arthur
Arthur Brendze is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of practice in California. He focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, and parenting concerns. He speaks plainly and centers each session on the person's real-life struggles and goals.
He works with people on LGBT concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. Sessions also address addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, career questions, intimacy-related issues, and many other personal challenges.
Background and approach
He adapts conversation and plans to match each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. Arthur describes his style as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. He aims to make conversations straightforward so parents and busy adults can use what they learn right away.
He offers coaching-style support along with therapeutic work when useful to reach concrete goals. Over three decades he has seen a wide range of struggles, including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and codependency. That breadth informs his practical approach to problem solving and behavior change.
People who choose him can expect direct, calm guidance and help shaping doable steps forward. He supports international clients and holds sessions in English, using formats that fit different schedules and needs.
What Arthur works with
Everything Arthur lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Arthur helps people with.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Evidence-based methods and flexible online care
Arthur uses established, evidence-based techniques focused on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and replacing them with clearer habits and behaviors that reduce stress and improve relationships. This method helps with anxiety, depression, parenting routines, and daily coping skills.Another frequent focus is short-term coaching combined with therapeutic conversation. That approach sets clear, achievable goals and works on steps you can try between sessions to build momentum and confidence. It is useful for motivation, career decisions, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Arthur collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video lets people work face to face when schedules allow. Phone can be used when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Chat and messaging make it easier to fit brief conversations into a busy day or to reflect in writing. These options aim to make therapy more accessible and easier to keep up with over time.
Questions people ask about Arthur
What kinds of concerns does Arthur help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
His approach is straightforward and practical, combining conversation, coaching elements, and hands-on steps to help people reach their goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a broad range of personal and interpersonal issues.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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