John DeCarlis, LISW, LSCSW

John DeCarlis helps people who are juggling stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or changes in life. He uses a direct, approachable style and focuses on building practical skills. John is a licensed independent social worker and a licensed specialist clinical social worker with long experience in practice. He works from Ohio and speaks English.

He favors techniques that help people accept what they cannot control and choose actions that matter to them. Sessions center on skill-building, problem solving, and identifying strengths clients may be overlooking. The conversation and plan are tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

John draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and hypnotherapy to guide work together. He aims to keep sessions interactive and straightforward, avoiding labels and focusing on concrete steps. He emphasizes partnership and practical change rather than jargon.

With 26 years of experience, John has focused on depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, relationship concerns, career and workplace issues, and ADHD among other areas. His background includes work with veterans and people facing midlife and purpose questions. He describes therapy as a team effort where the client’s goals lead the way.

John earned a master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He invites people to share their story, learn new skills, and try approaches that fit their life. To begin, users should follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match and schedule.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing new responses to reduce symptoms such as panic, phobias, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy issues, trust, and family-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on what fits best based on goals, needs, and preferences. That way sessions focus on skills and strategies that matter to the client.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in on rough days. It also lets people use different tools in sessions, such as guided exercises, worksheets, or brief coaching between meetings, depending on what the therapist and client agree will help most.