Phil D'Agostino

Phil D'Agostino, LCMHC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anger, anxiety, or depression find clearer ways forward. He focuses on practical steps that lead to quicker relief and better daily functioning. Many people come to him wanting tools they can use right away to feel less stuck.

He favors approaches tied to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using straightforward strategies to identify problems and build a plan of action. His background began in science and education, and he later completed graduate studies at the University of North Carolina-G to become a counselor. That mix of scientific thinking and counseling experience shapes his work.

Phil uses brief, goal-focused methods aimed at changing unhelpful patterns and reducing symptoms over time. He has also trained in hypnosis to address obsessive thinking and behavior change like smoking and overeating, and he draws on mindfulness and acceptance principles when they fit a person’s goals.

Over nearly three decades in practice, he has written training courses on emotional control, conflict resolution, and leadership, and authored books including Ready Access CBT for Working Professionals and Naked Thinking. Those projects reflect his interest in practical skills people can apply right away.

In sessions he aims to help people regain control and act on clear steps that match their priorities. He encourages a realistic view that change can take time, and he supports clients in building durable habits that reduce anger, improve relationships, and lift mood.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking steps that match those values while learning to live with uncomfortable feelings. It can help with persistent anger, anxiety, and low mood by shifting attention toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can be useful for anger, panic, and workplace stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication, helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or out of control.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to prioritize.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, scheduling during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in when days are hectic. It also lets people practice skills where they live and work, which can speed up applying new habits to real situations.