Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I believe that when it comes to being depressed, anxious/fearful, or if you are having real problems in your relationship, you want relief and you want it as soon as you can get it. People don’t seek a counselor to talk, they go to find a way to feel better, be better and never need you again as soon as possible. That’s why I use the methods and principles normally associated with Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), or Brief Therapy.
My training was first as a scientist and science educator. Dealing with people from all walks of life, I came to realize we are far more alike than we are different and that we are all susceptible to being depressed, anxious and having relationship difficulties. I trained in hypnosis to help with obsessive thinking and behavior change (like smoking, overeating, social and other anxieties, etc.), and to become a psychological counselor through the UNC-G graduate studies program.
In all that time (beginning to help others in 1989) I came to find that the fastest way to get your life back is to employ the principles and strategies studied and described as CBT. Whatever you call it (several names can be applies), taking a more practical, here-and-now approach with understanding what your problems are and creating a plan of action to make them better is the most direct and most successful way to make things better. It places the power of control and to heal right in the hand of the individual, not a therapist, not a drug…you.
We all know that it isn’t always easy. And being realistic means we acknowledge that sometimes it can be mighty tough. The wonderful part of it is that with the right therapist, this approach is tested and proven, and gives you a real reason to hope and be encouraged that, while it might take some time, you can get better.
After years of practice, the passion to help others translated in my authorship of nearly two dozen training courses in subjects like gaining emotional control, resolving conflicts, dealing with people that are very hard to deal with, leadership, management, and others. I also authored Ready Access CBT for Working Professionals (Lorman Education) to share what I know with other therapists, and a book to bring these principles to the public titled, Naked Thinking.
I focus my help for those who are suffering with depression and anxiety problems (which can include transitional issues like loss of a job, a relationship, speaking up for yourself, speaking to groups or just your boss, etc.) and relationship problems (which can include marital and couples problems, family issues, work and co-worker issues, etc.)
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Phil D’Agostino approaches therapy with a practical, results-focused orientation that aims to restore functioning quickly for people experiencing depression, anxiety, or significant relationship struggles.
He relies on methods and principles commonly associated with Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and brief therapy, favoring a here-and-now approach that defines problems clearly and builds a concrete plan of action to improve them.
His initial professional training was as a scientist and science educator, and working with people from many backgrounds led him to recognize how similar people are in their vulnerability to anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. He also trained in hypnosis to address obsessive thinking and support behavior change, including issues such as smoking, overeating, and social anxieties, and completed graduate studies in psychological counseling through the UNC-G program.
Since he began helping others in 1989, Phil has accumulated 29 years of experience in providing therapy services. He holds a license to practice as a clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina (NC LCMHC 3183), which authorizes him to provide professional therapy in the state.
Over the years he has authored nearly two dozen training courses on topics like gaining emotional control, resolving conflicts, working with difficult people, leadership, and management. He is also the author of Ready Access CBT for Working Professionals (Lorman Education) and a book for the public titled Naked Thinking.
Phil focuses his work on people who are suffering from depression and anxiety, including transitional issues such as job loss, relationship loss, asserting oneself at work, or fears about speaking in groups or to a boss. He also addresses relationship problems broadly – marital and couples concerns, family issues, and work-related or co-worker conflicts – helping clients develop practical strategies to regain control and improve their lives.
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