Brian Colangelo, LCSW
Licensed in New Jersey · 15 years in practice
Brian Colangelo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, New Jersey
- 44SC05390100 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1114169794 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
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About Brian
Brian Colangelo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and grief. He also supports concerns like sleep trouble, low self-esteem, career stresses, and LGBT-related issues.
Brian keeps sessions straightforward and direct. He encourages honesty and asks clients to speak up if something isn't working. He aims to build a working relationship based on trust and clear communication.
Background and approach
If either person feels uncertain, he addresses it openly and adjusts the plan. His background includes a master’s degree in social work from Temple University and extensive training in therapies suited for trauma and addiction. He has provided trauma counseling, including group work with survivors of sexual assault.
He also teaches part time at local colleges, which keeps him engaged with current clinical ideas. In sessions he blends practical tools and personal insight. He uses skills from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help people manage symptoms and change patterns.
He also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing when trauma memories are central to the struggle. Brian talks plainly about social harms and how they shape people’s lives. He names systemic issues like racism, homophobia, and ableism as forces that affect mental health, and he works to address those impacts in therapy.
Outside of work he enjoys running, cycling, and being outdoors.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects what’s said, offers support, and helps people find their own solutions. It is useful for building trust, improving self-understanding, and working through life decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses structured exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and break patterns that keep problems going. People often use CBT for panic, depression, and coping with stress.
EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, addresses disturbing memories tied to trauma. It guides attention while processing painful events so memories feel less overwhelming. This can help when past trauma or post-traumatic stress is a central issue.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick methods to try and adjust them as progress is seen.
Online therapy supports the same kinds of work through flexible formats. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or fit a short break in a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, tracking mood, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still using the chosen therapeutic approaches.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Brian help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, parenting concerns, career stress, bipolar and mood disorders, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions direct and honest, encourages feedback, and builds a collaborative relationship. He mixes practical skill-building with space to process emotions.
What is his clinical background?
He has 15 years of experience, a master’s degree in social work from Temple University, and a history of trauma and addiction work, including group counseling for sexual assault survivors.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an NJ LCSW and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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