Brian D'Agnolo, LICSW

Brian D'Agnolo is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 40 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. He also supports those facing addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Brian aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. He listens closely and helps clients clarify what matters most to them. Sessions emphasize practical steps people can try between meetings.

He uses familiar approaches like Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and test new ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are offered to boost motivation and set realistic goals. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to look at long-standing themes that affect current behavior.

Brian has worked across many settings over four decades, which gives him a broad perspective on common life stresses. He helps people weigh options and make changes that fit their daily lives. He aims to support self-directed growth rather than prescribe quick fixes.

People who want to explore life purpose, codependency, process addictions, social anxiety, or veteran and armed forces issues will find topics Brian commonly addresses. He practices in Minnesota and conducts sessions in English.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience. The therapist listens with curiosity and follows whatever the client brings up, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that cause distress and practicing small, concrete changes to reduce symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore mixed feelings and build the desire to change familiar habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past. From that conversation they will choose or mix methods in a way that feels manageable and relevant to the client’s life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to work from a quieter location or to avoid arranging childcare on session days. Speak with the therapist when scheduling to review which session formats are offered and what will best suit individual needs.