John Caruso, LCSW-C, LCSW

John Caruso is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with twenty years of clinical experience. He supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, grief, parenting concerns, and life transitions including divorce and end-of-life issues.

He draws on his background as a former Baltimore-area firefighter to address post-traumatic stress, first responder issues, and traumatic brain injury. That experience informs practical ways to talk about painful events and plan next steps. He also works with people affected by military service and veteran-related concerns.

In sessions he uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people manage symptoms and make day-to-day changes. He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to break problems into manageable steps and try concrete strategies that can be practiced between meetings.

John pays attention to how life roles like fatherhood, work, and caregiving affect mood and relationships. He offers coaching-style support alongside therapy for people who want practical tools to handle parenting stress, career shifts, or persistent low mood.

People can expect direct conversation and actionable steps rather than long theoretical discussions. He asks about current pressures, past injuries or trauma, and what small changes would make life easier, then works with each person to plan realistic next moves.

Using CBT and Solution-Focused Work in Online Sessions