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John DeCarlis, LISW, LSCSW

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About John

John DeCarlis is an Ohio-based licensed social worker with 26 years of clinical experience who works with adults confronting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical skill building and partners with clients who are ready to pursue change, tailoring conversation and interventions to each person’s needs. His style is direct, approachable, and interactive, blending strengths-based work with evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with attachment-focused and client-centered techniques and hypnotherapy when appropriate.

He aims to help clients accept what lies outside their control and commit to actions that create a richer, more meaningful life. DeCarlis draws on decades of experience across mood, trauma, workplace, and relationship concerns, and frames therapy as a collaborative journey that highlights clients’ existing resources.

He holds LISW and LSCSW credentials and brings a respectful, non-stigmatizing stance to clinical work, meeting people where they are and helping them develop practical strategies to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change behaviors and mood; it is commonly used for anxiety, mood disorders, and coping strategies). Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that shape current relationships and emotional responses and can help when intimacy, relationship, or attachment issues are central concerns.

Finding the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, try relevant techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to participate actively in shaping their treatment so methods align with their needs, preferences, and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue care from different locations within the clinician's service area. These formats support consistent skill practice, allow for timely check-ins between sessions, and make it possible to use ACT, CBT, or attachment-focused work effectively in remote appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, sleep difficulties, career changes, and ADHD among other mood and trauma-related challenges.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The approach is direct, approachable, and interactive, emphasizing skill-building and a strengths-based attitude while integrating therapies like ACT and CBT to help clients take practical steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 26 years of clinical experience working across mood, trauma, relationship, and workplace issues.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
The clinician holds LISW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Ohio; license details include OH LISW I.2304950 and KS LSCSW LSCSW 4049.
Are sessions offered in any languages besides English?
Sessions are conducted in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio

Languages

English

What John can help with

John DeCarlis works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and depression.

John works with depression, anxiety, stress, and grief and loss.

How John approaches therapy

John's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

John is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio, with 26 years of clinical experience.

John has a master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work.