Profile / United States
John DeCarlis, LISW, LSCSW
Ohio
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and coping
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Skill building focus
- Work with veterans
About John
John DeCarlis, LISW, LSCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of practice experience. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career challenges, life changes, and ADHD.
John uses direct, interactive sessions focused on skill-building. He leans on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment methods and attachment-based ideas. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying practical ways to respond differently.
He combines client-centered talking with concrete strategies and sometimes uses hypnotherapy when appropriate. The work usually involves setting clear goals, practicing new skills between meetings, and checking progress each session. John avoids stigmatizing labels and keeps the focus on what people can do next.
Background includes a master's degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and long standing licensure: OH LISW and KS LSCSW. His experience includes work with veterans and first responders, as well as hospice and end-of-life counseling, fatherhood and aging concerns, and issues around infidelity and separation.
Sessions are practical and action-oriented. John helps people build routines, manage panic or mood symptoms, handle grief, and sort career or relationship steps. He asks about strengths and uses those as part of a plan to move forward.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and is often useful for anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and mood concerns.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which emphasizes noticing what is outside your control and choosing actions that align with values. That approach can help with grief, life changes, and long-term patterns of avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and can help people understand how past bonds affect current intimacy and trust.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will review your goals and preferences and suggest techniques that fit your situation. The plan is collaborative and may combine talk, behavioral practice, values work, and between-session exercises.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or using audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt session pacing to practical constraints while focusing on skills practice and problem solving.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, career changes, ADHD, and related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and interactive, emphasizing practical skill-building and clear goals. He uses talk plus exercises to change thinking and habits.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 26 years of practice in social work and has been a licensed clinical social worker for over two decades.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LISW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Ohio with licensure recorded as OH LISW and KS LSCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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