Phil D'Agostino, LCMHC

North Carolina · 29 years in practice

Phil D'Agostino, LCMHC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or intense relationship stress.

License and registration

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

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About Phil

Phil D'Agostino, LCMHC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or intense relationship stress. He uses practical, action-oriented strategies to reduce symptoms and restore daily functioning. His way of working aims to give people tools they can use right away to feel better and regain control of their life.

His background began in science and science education, which shaped a direct and pragmatic style. He completed graduate studies at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro to become a counselor and also trained in hypnosis to address obsessive thinking and habit change.

Background and approach

Over decades of practice he has emphasized brief, goal-focused methods that address problems in the here-and-now. Phil draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches while also integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and existential ideas about meaning and choice. Sessions typically center on identifying clear problems, developing step-by-step plans, and practicing skills between meetings.

This makes progress measurable and practical. He has authored training courses on emotional control, conflict resolution, leadership, and workplace interactions, and wrote books aimed at therapists and the public. Those resources informed his clinical style and focus on helping people gain emotional control and improve communication.

Phil has nearly 29 years of experience and holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina. He works with mood disorders, panic, workplace stress, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, bipolar conditions, and related challenges.

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

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Existential Therapy helps people consider meaning, choice, and responsibility in their lives. It is useful when life purpose, major transitions, or deep questions about identity are the focus. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while taking actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises and practice between sessions; it often helps with panic, mood problems, sleep, and workplace stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, challenges, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That choice is collaborative and may shift as needs change during care.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is handy for short check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to attend regular sessions, and allow therapy to continue across different situations and time zones.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help address?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and parenting concerns, anger, career problems, bipolar disorder, panic, and workplace difficulties.

What is his style of therapy?

He uses practical, here-and-now methods that emphasize skill building and behavioral change. Sessions aim to identify problems and create concrete action plans.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 29 years of experience working with mood and relationship challenges and developing training materials for other professionals.

What credentials and location apply?

He is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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