Brian D'Agnolo, LICSW

Brian D'Agnolo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 40 years of professional experience. He brings long-standing clinical experience to helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse, along with challenges such as anger, addictions, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. His additional focus areas include codependency, life purpose exploration, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, process addictions like porn or gambling, and social anxiety and phobia.

He works to create an open and nonjudgmental environment where clients can share thoughts and feelings honestly and explore meaningful change. Recognizing that reaching out for support takes courage, he aims to empower clients as they take first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life. Brian integrates practical therapeutic skills with a respectful, client-centered stance so people feel heard and supported while developing new coping strategies.

Clients can expect a steady, experienced guide who combines decades of practice with a commitment to collaboration and encouragement. He helps people set achievable goals and build the confidence and motivation needed to face life transitions and ongoing struggles, offering steady support through the work of therapy.

Approaches in online therapy and how they help

Brian draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance in which the therapist listens carefully and follows the client's lead - this approach helps people build self-understanding, self-acceptance, and confidence when processing life changes or relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing more effective patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and many forms of addiction.

He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify values and strengthen readiness for change when motivation feels low. These approaches are offered collaboratively - the therapist and client will explore which methods fit best given the client's needs, goals, and personal preferences, and they will adjust the plan together over time.

Online therapy with Brian is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Remote sessions make it easier to receive consistent support from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most helpful for their progress.