- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Brian
Brian Colangelo is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and parenting concerns. He works with people who are coping with grief, sleep problems, mood shifts, and the strain of caregiving. He also supports clients dealing with issues around identity, shame, isolation, and men’s mental health.
Brian keeps sessions direct and honest. He asks straightforward questions and expects the same in return.
Background and approach
If something in therapy isn’t working, he invites feedback so adjustments can be made. That approach helps people stay involved and get practical value from each session. He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing can be used for trauma-related memories. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change addictive or risky behaviors.
Brian earned his Master of Social Work degree from Temple University and holds the LCSW credential. He has taught part time at Rutgers University and Camden County College. His background includes helping survivors of sexual assault through individual and group trauma counseling.
He describes himself as down-to-earth and straightforward. Outside of work he enjoys running, cycling, and the outdoors. He welcomes questions from prospective clients so they can decide if his style is a good fit.
What Brian works with
Everything Brian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Brian helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
Approaches Brian lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Brian draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood problems. EMDR addresses distressing memories by using structured processing techniques to reduce their emotional impact, often used for trauma and post-traumatic stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brian will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what feels most comfortable, then try methods that match those needs. He values client feedback and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses so sessions remain useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when that helps progress. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or camera use is a problem. Live chat and text messaging provide quick check-ins and shorter contacts between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or busy schedules while keeping focus on practical change and coping strategies.
Questions people ask about Brian
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and parenting challenges, along with related issues like grief, sleep problems, and feelings of isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Brian keeps sessions direct and straightforward, encourages honest feedback, and adjusts the approach if something isn’t working for the client.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 15 years of clinical experience and has provided individual and group trauma counseling, including work with survivors of sexual assault.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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