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- Trauma work
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Parenting supports
About John
John Doleski, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 11 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family conflict, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He uses straightforward psychotherapy methods and evidence-based techniques to help people talk through problems and find practical coping steps.
He spent much of his career working with active duty service members from all branches and their families, concentrating on family advocacy, substance use concerns, and psychotherapy. That work informed his experience with occupational stress, parenting and divorce, complex trauma, domestic violence, and child welfare matters. He draws on a mix of talk therapy and structured interventions when addressing those concerns.
His clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Interpersonal Therapy, and Problem Solving Therapy. He explains methods plainly and uses them to address symptoms, thought patterns, and relationship or role challenges. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical skills as well as processing difficult experiences.
John aims to offer honest, nonjudgmental care. He describes his clinical stance as kind and direct. He encourages people to bring specific struggles and to work together on defined steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and John does not take international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. This method is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing stress. Cognitive Processing Therapy is used for complex or traumatic memories; it helps reorganize beliefs that keep people stuck after trauma.He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing to address traumatic memories through a structured process that reduces their emotional intensity. Problem Solving Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy are practical approaches that focus on current problems and relationship patterns, respectively, and help build concrete skills for daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and recommend techniques that match those needs. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a break at work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals report that many evidence-based approaches translate well across formats when sessions are regular and goals are clear.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family conflict, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is his therapy style?
He uses plainspoken psychotherapy and evidence-based techniques focused on goals and practical skills. Sessions combine talk therapy with structured interventions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, including work with active duty service members and their families in areas such as family advocacy and substance use.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.