Phil D'Agostino, LCMHC
Short-term, practical help for emotional and relationship struggles
Book with PhilWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Phil works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 29
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Phil
Phil D'Agostino, LCMHC, focuses on helping people find practical ways to feel better and regain control. He aims to shorten the time between seeking help and seeing real change, especially for those dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, or relationship strain. He favors straightforward, action-oriented work rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using steps people can apply right away.
Sessions emphasize identifying what keeps problems going and building a clear plan to change those patterns.
Background and approach
The goal is to put tools in the client's hands so they can rely less on therapy over time. Phil began his career as a scientist and science educator, and later completed graduate studies at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro to become a counselor.
He also trained in hypnosis to address obsessive thinking and behavior change such as smoking or overeating. Those early roles shaped a practical, evidence-minded style. Over nearly three decades of practice starting in 1989, he developed training courses on emotional control, conflict resolution, leadership, and related topics.
He wrote Ready Access CBT for Working Professionals and a public book titled Naked Thinking to share CBT ideas with wider audiences. In sessions he focuses on present-day problems like workplace stress, panic, sleep disruption, parenting challenges, and issues with intimacy or self-esteem. He works with mood disorders including bipolar concerns and supports people facing life-purpose questions and communication problems.
What Phil works with
Everything Phil lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Phil's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Workplace issues
Approaches Phil lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches That Guide Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify values and commit to small actions that move life forward. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and when someone feels unsure about life direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, anger, and sleep problems because it breaks issues into clear steps to work on between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills help when emotions feel overwhelming or when repeated intense reactions get in the way of relationships and daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. Clients and the therapist decide together what techniques to emphasize.
Online therapy with this clinician is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, live chat suits shorter exchanges, and messaging lets people write between appointments. These options offer flexibility to fit work schedules, travel, or different comfort levels with being on camera.
Questions people ask about Phil
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep troubles, parenting strain, career and workplace issues, and mood-related problems such as bipolar symptoms.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical, here-and-now methods rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related approaches to identify patterns and create step-by-step plans for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of clinical experience, beginning work with clients in 1989 and later developing training materials and books on CBT and emotional control.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.