Brian Colangelo, LCSW

Brian Colangelo is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 15 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related concerns. He holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has taught part time at Rutgers University and Camden County College and has extensive experience providing both individual and group trauma counseling to survivors of sexual assault from diverse backgrounds.

He approaches therapy with openness and directness, emphasizing honest communication and a collaborative stance. He encourages feedback when an approach is not working and partners with clients to address confusion, concern, or uncertainty. His training includes cognitive behavioral therapy, addiction counseling, rational emotive behavioral therapy, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and three years of study in Gestalt Therapy at the Gestalt Institute of Philadelphia.

Brian draws on his personal and professional experience to support growth - he values family and strong friendships, has done significant work on his own healing from trauma, and views personal challenges as opportunities for learning rather than comparison. He balances clinical knowledge with a down-to-earth demeanor and a sarcastic sense of humor, and he enjoys outdoor activities such as running and cycling as well as simple pleasures like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain.

He is committed to social justice and believes therapists have a role in addressing the harms of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, ableism, and anti-Semitism by providing culturally responsive care and working to undo systemic harms. He uses he/him pronouns and is not currently accepting clients.