- Direct and honest
- Trauma-informed care
- Focus on men's issues
About Brian
Brian Colangelo is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and issues related to men’s wellbeing. He aims to provide straightforward support and practical help for depression, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, and mood or panic concerns. He also works with people dealing with codependency, isolation, and challenges around fatherhood and parenting.
Brian practices in New Jersey and uses a mix of talk-based approaches that focus on the person in front of him. He encourages openness and honesty, and he invites clients to say when something isn’t working so they can adjust their plan together. He draws on therapies that target thoughts and behaviors, attention to the present moment, motivation for change, and trauma processing.
His background includes a Master of Social Work from Temple University and study at the Gestalt Institute of Philadelphia. He also teaches part time at Rutgers University and Camden County College. Brian brings direct clinical experience providing trauma counseling for survivors of sexual assault, including both individual and group work.
Brian says his personal experiences with healing inform his approach rather than serving as comparison. He values family and friendships and often uses straightforward, candid language in sessions. He names social injustice as an important area of concern and aims to address the effects of racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression in his work.
If someone wants to learn more before committing, he invites questions and a conversation to see if the fit feels right.
How Brian's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. It’s about building trust, reflecting what matters to the person, and shaping sessions around their priorities. This approach helps with issues like self-esteem, life changes, and relational concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical steps and experiments to change unhelpful patterns and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through guided processing and can help people with post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level rather than starting with a single preset plan. That conversation is part of early sessions.
Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy life, shorten commute time, or allow for quieter check-ins during a lunch break. It also makes it possible for international clients to connect when in-person visits aren’t practical. licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and trauma processing methods to work in a remote setting when appropriate.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, and a range of mood and panic concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize openness and collaboration; clients are encouraged to say when something isn’t helping so the plan can be adjusted together.
What experience does he bring to the work?
He has 15 years of clinical experience, including significant trauma counseling work with survivors of sexual assault in individual and group formats.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original 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 therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.