Brian Colangelo

LCSW

New Jersey

Compassionate social worker for trauma and change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05390100

NPI

1114169794

Experience

15 years

Languages

English

Location

New Jersey

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Trauma informed care
   • Practical coping skills
   • Motivational approach

   About Brian

   Brian Colangelo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. He works with clients facing sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, mood disorders, and questions about identity and sexual orientation. Brian speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

   He takes an open, honest approach in sessions. If something isn’t working, he invites clients to say so and they adjust the plan together. He emphasizes trust and direct communication so people know what to expect from the work.

   Brian trained at Temple University where he earned a Master of Social Work and completed additional clinical study in several therapeutic approaches. He has 15 years of clinical experience and teaches part time at Rutgers University and Camden County College. Much of his background includes trauma counseling, including work with survivors of sexual assault in both individual and group settings.

   In therapy he blends practical, skills-based work with space for personal reflection. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and client-centered approaches to address symptoms and daily challenges. Sessions often include goal-setting, coping skills, and careful attention to how past experiences shape current choices.

   Brian is based in New Jersey and offers services in English. He brings lived and clinical experience into the room, and he encourages prospective clients to ask questions so they can decide if he is the right fit for their needs.

2. How his approaches translate to online work

   Brian often uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change. This approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and supporting a person's own reasons for change, which can be helpful for addiction, ambivalence, and behavior change.
   
   He also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes being heard and understood. That means sessions prioritize the person’s experience and move at their pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used for practical skill-building, like managing anxiety, improving sleep, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns through short exercises and homework.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust as those needs change over time.
   
   The biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work from quieter environments or places that are convenient for them.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Avoidant personalityCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessation

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   15+ years

   Listed in

   New Jersey

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist help with?

   He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, sleep issues, self-esteem, and related concerns such as codependency and isolation.

   How would you describe his therapy style?

   He aims for open, direct conversation and adjusts plans when something does not work. The style mixes practical skill-building with reflective discussion.

   What is his clinical background?

   He holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and has 15 years of experience, including trauma work and teaching at Rutgers University and Camden County College.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.

   Which languages and international options are available?

   Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

   What session formats are offered?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking.

   How does pricing work 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 working with him?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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