Phil D'Agostino, LCMHC

North Carolina · 29 years in practice

Phil D'Agostino is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people find quicker relief from depression, anxiety, and relationship problems.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 3183 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1124178579 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 29
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Phil

Phil D'Agostino is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people find quicker relief from depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. He speaks plainly about practical steps and focuses on methods that lead to change. His style is direct and goal-focused for people who want tangible improvement.

Phil began his career as a scientist and educator, which shaped his straightforward, problem-solving approach. He later completed graduate studies at the University of North Carolina system and added hypnosis skills to address obsessive thinking and behavior changes such as smoking and overeating.

Background and approach

Across nearly three decades of practice since 1989, he has concentrated on approaches that emphasize present-day problems and concrete action plans. That often means identifying what is holding someone back, setting clear goals, and practicing new skills between sessions. The aim is to give people tools they can use themselves to feel better and function more effectively.

Phil has also written training courses and books to share practical strategies widely, including Ready Access CBT for Working Professionals and Naked Thinking. Those resources reflect his interest in making therapy understandable and usable for everyday life. He provides services from North Carolina and draws on a mix of cognitive and mindfulness-informed methods.

Typical concerns he addresses include stress, panic or panic attacks, mood difficulties, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, sleep trouble, and workplace issues.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Phil lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and clarifies personal values to guide action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and confusion about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing specific skills that change mood and behavior; it is often applied to panic, mood problems, sleep issues, and workplace stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches distress-tolerance and emotion-regulation skills along with ways to improve communication and manage strong feelings.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approach fits best based on their goals, symptoms, and the practical changes they want to make. Sessions typically blend discussion, practice exercises, and homework so progress continues between meetings.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls are useful for face-to-face interaction and skills practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging can offer brief check-ins, timely coaching, or written reminders of new strategies. These options make it easier to schedule regular work on goals from a variety of places and routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?

Phil focuses on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, panic and mood disorders, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, sleep troubles, anger, career and workplace issues, and bipolar-related concerns.

What is the general therapy style or approach?

The approach is practical and present-focused, using strategies from cognitive and mindfulness-informed therapies to set clear goals and practice new skills between sessions.

How much experience does this therapist have?

Phil has been providing counseling since 1989, bringing 29 years of documented clinical experience to his practice.

What credential and location information is provided?

He holds an LCMHC credential and practices from North Carolina under the NC LCMHC designation.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Which formats are used for online sessions?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

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