Brian Colangelo, LCSW

Brian Colangelo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers steady, compassionate support to people navigating pain, loss, or difficult life transitions. He approaches therapy with directness and openness - inviting honest feedback and adjustments when a particular method is not working. He prioritizes a trusting relationship and encourages clients to raise concerns so they can be addressed together.

Brian earned a Master of Social Work from Temple University and pursued extensive clinical training in areas such as cognitive behavioral therapy, addiction counseling, rational emotive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. He also completed three years of study in Gestalt Therapy at the Gestalt Institute of Philadelphia. In addition to his clinical work, he teaches part time at Rutgers University and Camden County College.

He has considerable experience providing individual and group trauma counseling, including work with survivors of sexual assault from diverse backgrounds. Brian draws on his own journey of healing from trauma as a source of resilience rather than comparison, and he combines professional skill with personal humility - acknowledging mistakes while learning from them.

Based in New Jersey, Brian values family, close friendships, and time outdoors. He enjoys running, cycling, pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain, and he often brings a sarcastic sense of humor into interactions. He is committed to culturally responsive care and actively supports efforts to address and undo harms related to racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, ableism, and anti-Semitism. Prospective clients are invited to reach out with questions to determine whether he is the right fit. (He/Him/His)

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Brian integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and building a collaborative relationship - it helps people explore feelings, clarify priorities, and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a structured approach that looks at patterns of thought and behavior; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and problematic habits by developing new coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of distressing memories through guided processing and bilateral stimulation, and it is commonly used with survivors of traumatic events.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Brian works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. That partnership helps ensure care is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy with Brian is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them.