Therapist profile
Brian D'Agnolo, LICSW
Minnesota
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Minnesota / 00732
- NPI1598983777
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Brian
Brian D'Agnolo is a Minnesota LICSW with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward conversation to open up difficult topics. Sessions focus on what matters day to day, such as handling bursts of anger, managing work stress, or rebuilding confidence. Brian aims to make it possible to talk about setbacks and next steps without judgment.
His background includes a range of clinical approaches. He draws on client-centered listening to understand each person’s priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going, and Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change.
Brian combines longer-term psychodynamic thinking with solution-focused techniques when useful. That means he can help people look at deeper patterns while also practicing small, practical steps that reduce immediate strain. He often balances insight with action so sessions feel useful from week to week.
People who choose him tend to want plain talk and practical strategies. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and works with clients to set realistic next steps. To learn more about scheduling, follow the site’s booking path and complete the matching questionnaire.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting. Online sessions can still center on being heard, with the therapist guiding conversation and clarifying what matters most. This approach helps with presenting concerns like low self-esteem, relationship worries, and compassion fatigue.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT often focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking, setting small experiments, and practicing skills between meetings to reduce anger and anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make changes. In an online setting this method is used through focused questions and paced conversations that build commitment to practical steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made and issues shift.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since this profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or caregiving by saving commute time. They also allow shorter check-ins or longer discussions when needed, and let people practice skills between sessions in their everyday setting.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a direct, conversational approach that combines listening with practical steps. Sessions mix hearing your concerns and trying small changes that make daily life easier.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the booking flow; the profile does not specify formats directly.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.