- Direct supportive approach
- Trauma-informed care
- 15 years experience
About Brian
Brian Colangelo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. He supports people coping with grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career shifts, and the effects of mood disorders and panic. He also works with people concerned about codependency, substance use, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Brian keeps things direct and honest in sessions. He asks clients to speak up if something isn't working and treats therapy as a collaborative effort. He aims to build trust through clear conversation and practical problem solving.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Temple University and holds an LCSW in New Jersey. Brian has about 15 years of clinical experience and teaches part time at Rutgers University and Camden County College. He has substantial experience providing trauma counseling, including work with survivors of sexual assault in individual and group settings.
Brian draws on several approaches in his work, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He combines practical skills with reflective conversation to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter in daily life.
Outside of practice he values family, friends, and time outdoors. He mentions running, cycling, and a sarcastic sense of humor. He also names social justice as part of his professional stance, aiming to recognize and respond to the harms of discrimination in his work.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead, helping people feel heard and guiding sessions around their priorities. It’s useful when someone needs space to tell their story and decide what matters most in treatment.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and patterns like impulsivity or avoidance by testing and changing unhelpful thinking and routines.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured process used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the distress they cause. It is often chosen by people working through post-traumatic stress or repetitive disturbing memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past treatments, and preferences to decide which methods to try first. The decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness and CBT exercises in the moment of daily life for faster practice and rehearsal.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, career change, bipolar and mood disorders, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. Brian asks clients to speak up if something isn’t working and focuses on practical steps alongside reflection.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
He holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University, has about 15 years of clinical experience, and teaches part time at Rutgers University and Camden County College.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices out of New Jersey.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 schedule according to therapist availability.
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