Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coaching
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Maryland, Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Caruso is a licensed therapist in Maryland with 20 years of clinical experience. He holds an MD and two social work credentials: LCSW-C and LCSW. He focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and navigate difficult life transitions.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. John helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. He also supports those dealing with addiction, bipolar mood swings, and major life changes like divorce and separation.
Background and approach
John draws on his background as a former Baltimore firefighter when working with post-traumatic stress and first responder concerns. That experience also informs his work with veterans and people affected by traumatic brain injury. He describes his approach as direct and compassionate, aiming to restore a sense of control and resilience.
In meetings he focuses on real skills people can use right away. Sessions often include goal-setting, problem-solving, and ways to interrupt unhelpful thinking or behavior. He also offers coaching-style support for career and parenting stresses.
People who choose John can expect straightforward talk, practical strategies, and respect for their pace. He works with long-term conditions and sudden life events alike. Language offered is English and he accepts international clients.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches John lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
CBT and Solution-Focused Care Online
John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on breaking cycles that keep stress, anxiety, or anger going and on building concrete skills to respond differently.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to zero in on small, achievable changes. This approach helps clients set clear goals, identify strengths, and try simple steps that can create quick forward momentum for problems like coping with life changes, work stress, or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and daily life. Plans are adjusted over time so the work stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video is helpful for full conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat or text is good for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it possible to keep consistent progress without traveling to appointments.
Questions people ask about John
What problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, solution-focused work combined with cognitive behavioral techniques to set goals and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with trauma, mood disorders, first responder issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and state does he hold?
He holds an MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.