- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Brian
Brian D'Agnolo is a Minnesota LICSW with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship strains, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety and phobia. He offers straightforward support to people who want a different way of handling difficult feelings.
Brian uses an open, person-focused style in sessions. He encourages clients to say what matters most and talks things through without judgment. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and feel more confident acting in everyday situations.
He often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test different reactions. Client-Centered Therapy guides a collaborative, respectful stance in which the person's goals come first. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to increase motivation for change.
Over four decades in the field, Brian has worked with a wide range of concerns, including post-traumatic stress, codependency, process addictions, and issues common to veterans and armed forces members. That experience informs how he frames steps forward and tracks progress with clients.
In sessions he focuses on clear goals and small experiments that can be practiced between visits. He encourages steady, manageable change rather than big leaps. People who prefer direct, practical conversations about anxiety and relationships often find this approach useful.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Brian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety and social fears. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, client-led conversation where goals are set together and progress is discussed.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people want to increase motivation for change; this approach uses focused conversation to weigh options and strengthen commitment. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences as sessions progress.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice new skills in real life between meetings and bring immediate questions back to the next session.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and person-focused. He uses practical conversation to identify patterns and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a LICSW credential and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.