Therapist profile
Brian Colangelo, LCSW
LCSW in New Jersey - stress and parenting support
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Client-centered therapy
About Brian
Brian Colangelo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 15 years of practice. He focuses on common household and parenting stresses as well as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and sleep problems. He also lists support for LGBT concerns, career strain, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Brian uses straightforward, honest conversation in sessions. He asks direct questions and encourages clients to say when something is not working. He prefers clear feedback so the work can be adjusted rather than left to guesswork.
In practice he draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own experience. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior. His background includes training in EMDR and mindfulness approaches, and he brings motivational interviewing into conversations about addiction and change.
Brian has taught at Rutgers University and Camden County College and has provided trauma counseling for survivors of sexual assault in both individual and group settings. He names fatherhood issues, codependency, and men’s issues among his areas of focus, reflecting both clinical work and personal interest.
He speaks English and accepts international clients. Brian lives in New Jersey and says he values his family, outdoor activities, running, and cycling. He asks prospective clients to contact him with questions so they can decide if his approach feels like a fit.
How sessions work
How Brian’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the person’s experience. Online sessions using this approach help the therapist follow what matters most to the client and respond without imposing a plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and goal-oriented. In an online setting CBT looks like tracking patterns, practicing small experiments, and reviewing progress together. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distress tied to traumatic memories. When used in sessions it involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of those memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try first. He invites honest feedback so the plan can change if something is not working.
The therapist’s biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online meetings easier to fit around parenting, work, and everyday life. Online work can make short check-ins possible, reduce travel time, and let conversations happen from a location that fits the person’s schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to an online session so progress continues between visits.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with at home?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, grief, and related issues.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses straightforward, honest conversation and asks for feedback. He adjusts the work when something is not helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience in social work and therapy practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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