Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
How Troy works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Troy
Troy Bruns is a licensed professional counselor who helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or angry. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He listens first, then helps clients figure out what matters most and where to start.
He has twenty years of experience in counseling and has spent more than a decade in independent practice. He also teaches substance use disorder counseling students at a technical college.
Background and approach
His training includes a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Iowa and the LPC credential in Wisconsin. Troy has worked across many settings, including hospitals, clinics, inpatient and outpatient programs, and employee assistance services. He has experience doing emergency assessments in an emergency room and has supported people with substance use concerns and correctional-system involvement.
These roles shaped his focus on clear, practical help. In sessions he prioritizes understanding each person’s situation and building a working relationship. He emphasizes collaboration and helping clients feel more empowered to solve problems.
Conversations are aimed at realistic goals and step-by-step progress. Troy offers some evening and weekend hours to fit different schedules. He uses straightforward language and tools that people can apply between visits.
The aim is steady progress, not quick fixes.
What Troy works with
Everything Troy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Troy's practice.
Approaches that inform online work
Many of Troy's methods center on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive approaches help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, anger, or low mood. These techniques teach clear skills for managing reactions and improving daily functioning.Behavioral strategies are also part of his work and emphasize action steps - small, doable changes in routines and habits that reduce stress and improve sleep, substance use patterns, or relationship interactions. This approach is goal-focused and helps measure progress over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Troy talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as work progresses.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues during deeper conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or travel time is short, and live chat or text messages are useful for brief check-ins or on-the-go support. These options make regular contact easier to fit into busy days.
Questions people ask about Troy
What concerns does Troy commonly address?
Troy works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, trauma and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He focuses on listening, building a working relationship, and using practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 20 years in counseling, including 12 years in independent practice and experience in emergency room assessments and substance use settings.
What credentials and location are listed for Troy?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.