- Direct approachable style
- Skill building focus
- Strengths based work
About John
John DeCarlis is a licensed social worker who focuses on men's wellbeing and related life concerns. He uses a direct and approachable style and helps people who want practical steps to feel better. Sessions emphasize skill-building and clear goals to manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and other common struggles.
He blends several practical approaches to match each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people accept what’s outside their control and commit to meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered conversation guide work on relationships, intimacy, and connection.
John draws on 26 years of experience and has worked with people facing depression, trauma, grief, workplace challenges, and life transitions. He also has background supporting veterans and those coping with deployment-related issues. He emphasizes strengths people already have and builds on them through tailored plans and skill practice.
His approach is interactive and solution-focused. Sessions often include straightforward feedback, homework exercises, and practical tools to use between meetings. The aim is to create a richer, more meaningful life through small, sustainable changes.
John holds a master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and maintains licensure as an LISW and LSCSW in Ohio. He invites people to share their story and work together on clear, achievable steps toward their goals.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people accept thoughts and feelings they can’t control and focus on actions that matter to them. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and it often includes practical exercises and homework for mood, panic, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to learn about goals, preferences, and daily life before deciding which methods to prioritize. That means adjusting techniques as needed so work feels relevant and doable.
Please confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, since the profile does not list them. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, make shorter check-ins possible during a workday, or reduce travel time. Online sessions can support consistent practice of the skills covered in ACT and CBT and make it easier to follow through on homework between meetings.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and anger, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct, approachable, and interactive with a focus on skill-building and practical steps. Sessions combine conversation with tools to practice between meetings.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 26 years of clinical experience and substantial work with depression, trauma, grief, workplace challenges, and veteran-related concerns.
Which credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds LISW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.