About Brian
Brian D'Agnolo is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 40 years of professional experience in Minnesota. He uses a mix of practical approaches to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction. Brian aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on the problems people bring in.
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings. He helps people build confidence and motivation to make changes they want.
How Brian works
The work often includes setting small goals and practicing new ways of responding to stress. Brian draws on client-centered methods to stay focused on each person's needs. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making a change. He has long experience with trauma and post-traumatic stress and with people affected by military service. Brian also addresses process addictions such as gambling, exercise, or pornography, and helps with codependency issues and compassion fatigue.
Sessions can help with relationship stress, social anxiety, and finding life purpose during transitions. He keeps language plain and practical, so people leave with clear steps to try between sessions. The goal is steady progress toward a more manageable, satisfying life.
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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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 40 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches work online
Brian combines client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide sessions online. Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities, encouraging open talk and collaborative goal-setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change them. Motivational Interviewing is used when a person feels unsure about change and needs help discovering their own reasons to act.Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and doable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video works well for a fuller conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make steady progress more accessible and flexible for different schedules.
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