Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Brian Colangelo, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05390100
- NPI
- 1114169794
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Brian supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT strategies
- EMDR when appropriate
- Mindfulness practice
About Brian
Brian Colangelo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleeping problems, parenting pressures, career stress, and issues related to LGBT identities. He also addresses mood disorders, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue.
Brian keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He asks direct questions, listens for what matters, and adjusts plans when something isn’t working. He uses clear strategies from cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered listening and mindfulness practices. He also brings EMDR and motivational interviewing into work when appropriate.
His background includes a Master’s degree in social work from Temple University and additional study in Gestalt therapy. He teaches part time at Rutgers University and Camden County College. He has extensive experience providing trauma counseling, including individual and group work with survivors of sexual assault.
Brian says honesty matters in therapy. If a way of working isn’t helpful, he invites people to say so and to try a different approach. He draws on his own recovery and life experience to stay practical rather than theoretical.
Outside of work he spends time outdoors running and cycling. He lives in New Jersey and notes that social justice concerns shape his clinical perspective. He welcomes questions from people who want to learn more before scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach give space for people to set priorities and for the therapist to track progress step by step. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. In online sessions CBT often uses specific exercises and homework to change patterns linked to anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process traumatic memories. When it is used, EMDR sessions include structured steps to revisit and reframe past events to reduce their emotional intensity. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative discussion includes what will be tried first and how progress will be checked. Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Talk with him about what will fit your schedule and needs before you book.CAreas of focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting pressures, career stress, and LGBT related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He works in a direct, practical way using client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings and in trauma counseling.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as NJ LCSW, practicing from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when you schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers