About Brian
Brian Colangelo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, grief, sleep problems, and parenting strain. He also supports people navigating career shifts, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to identity and loneliness. Brian works in English and is based in New Jersey.
He takes a direct and honest approach. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversations. He encourages clients to say when something isn’t working so they can adjust together.
How Brian works
The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Brian blends several approaches to meet people where they are. He uses client-centered methods to prioritize each person’s experience.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. EMDR is offered for processing past trauma when appropriate. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of his toolbox too.
Mindfulness helps with grounding and managing strong emotions. Motivational interviewing supports changes like cutting back on substances or shifting behaviors that no longer serve someone. He brings 15 years of clinical experience and a clear focus on trauma work, including supporting survivors of sexual assault.
Brian also teaches at the college level and draws on that background when explaining strategies and skills. Outside of work he values family, the outdoors, running, and cycling. He is open about learning from his own healing and aims to create a collaborative space where people feel heard and can take steps forward.
Brian lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Brian works with
The areas below are the ones Brian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
How Brian’s Methods Translate to Online Care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead, helping individuals feel heard and understood before moving toward change. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship stress, and reactions to trauma by prioritizing each person’s values and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and mood regulation by teaching practical skills for day-to-day life. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that can help process distressing memories; it is offered when trauma processing is a primary goal.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works together with each person to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and how someone responds in early sessions. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow full conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging let people exchange thoughts between sessions and keep momentum on homework or quick updates. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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