John DeCarlis

John DeCarlis, LISW, LSCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anger, stress, anxiety, or big life changes. He writes and talks plainly with clients and focuses on practical steps. He emphasizes skill-building so people can manage emotions and navigate daily challenges more effectively.

He uses a direct, approachable, and interactive style. Sessions center on what matters to the person and on actions that can improve day-to-day life. He encourages acceptance of what cannot be changed while committing to choices that match each person's values.

With 26 years of experience, he draws on several therapy approaches to fit different needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and hypnotherapy. He adapts the conversation and plan to the individual instead of relying on one fixed method.

DeCarlis has a master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and holds LISW and LSCSW credentials. He has worked with people facing depression, grief, trauma, relationship stress, workplace problems, and addiction concerns. His background includes work with post-deployment military populations and veterans.

He aims to help people identify strengths they might not see yet. The work is collaborative: clients set goals and learn specific skills to manage emotions, improve sleep, handle parenting and career pressures, and cope with losses. He invites prospective clients to share their story and discuss practical next steps.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It’s useful for anger, anxiety, and life changes when someone wants clear steps to move forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems by breaking down problems into manageable skills.

Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy issues, relationship stress, and feelings of isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and will adjust methods together with the client. This collaborative process helps match exercises and homework to what the person needs and can realistically use.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current options before booking. When scheduled, sessions focus on building skills, practicing new responses to anger and stress, and setting small action steps that work within a person’s daily routine.