- Guilt and shame work
- EMDR and CBT methods
- Trauma and addiction
About Brian
Brian Colangelo is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, mood disorders, and issues of guilt and shame.
He keeps things direct in sessions. He asks people to be honest about what helps and what doesn't. If something in therapy isn’t working, he addresses it and adjusts the plan. He values clear communication and practical problem solving.
Brian uses approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He blends those methods to match a person’s concerns rather than using one fixed method. That can mean learning skills to manage panic or looking at patterns that keep someone stuck.
He has classroom and teaching experience at Rutgers University and Camden County College, and has provided trauma counseling for survivors of sexual assault in individual and group settings. He also trained in Gestalt work at the Gestalt Institute of Philadelphia and studied addiction counseling and related approaches during his graduate education at Temple University.
Outside therapy he likes running, cycling, and spending time outdoors. He says his own experience with healing from trauma informs his work in a way that brings both practical skill and personal perspective. He invites people to ask questions so they can decide whether to schedule a first session.
How Brian brings therapy online with CBT, EMDR and client-centered care
Brian uses client-centered methods that focus on clear, respectful conversation and on listening to what matters most to the person. This approach helps people identify what they want from therapy and shape sessions around those goals.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, which can be useful for managing panic, anxiety, or depressive patterns. When trauma is central, he may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help process disturbing memories and reduce their intensity over time.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He treats the selection of approaches as a collaborative process, weighing a person’s needs, history, and preferences. He will discuss options and adjust methods as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions without video when someone prefers a phone conversation or has limited bandwidth. Licensed professionals can use these choices to help therapy fit into day-to-day life without changing the therapeutic focus.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career concerns, mood disorders, and issues including guilt and shame.
How does he approach shame or guilt?
He blends client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and EMDR when helpful. He asks people to say what does and doesn’t work so the approach stays useful.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has 15 years of experience, has taught at Rutgers University and Camden County College, and has provided trauma counseling in both individual and group settings.
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 with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.