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- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- First responder issues
About John
John Caruso is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with 20 years of clinical experience. He also holds an LCSW registered in Pennsylvania. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and mood disorders, and helping people through major life changes such as divorce, grief, and end-of-life issues.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address practical problems. Sessions include talking through symptoms, learning skills to manage mood and anxiety, and setting small, measurable goals. He also works with people dealing with addictions, career stress, parenting concerns, and relationship strain.
Caruso’s background includes time as a firefighter in the Baltimore area. That experience informs his work with first responder issues, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and concerns common to veterans and armed forces personnel. He offers ways to cope with compassion fatigue and fatherhood issues that arise after high-stress roles.
In session he helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and test manageable changes. He uses direct, practical techniques from CBT and brief solution-focused strategies to build coping skills and reduce distress. Therapy often focuses on concrete steps rather than long theoretical discussion.
His practice also addresses career and self-esteem issues, bipolar and other mood concerns, and grief related to loss and separation. People interested in working with him are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the site's intake steps to schedule an initial meeting.
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How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Translate to Online Care
Both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy are practical methods that translate well to remote sessions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. It often includes simple at-home exercises and behavioral experiments to practice between meetings.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and small changes. It helps people clarify what they want to be different, identify strengths, and try short-term steps that can be evaluated quickly. This approach suits people seeking focused, goal-oriented work during scheduled sessions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss a client's needs, goals, and preferences and help determine whether CBT, solution-focused strategies, or a mix is the best fit. Expectations and techniques are adjusted together as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce commute time, or allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. Many people find remote work helps them keep appointments around work, family, or shift schedules without changing the focus of the clinical work.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and mood disorders including bipolar issues.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to teach skills, reframe thoughts, and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with a range of emotional and life-change issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Pennsylvania and is based in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking; the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.