Therapist profile
John Doleski, LCSW-C
LCSW-C in Maryland - Family and parenting concerns
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- Trauma and PTSD
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting support
About John
John Doleski is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 11 years of clinical experience. He helps adults deal with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and parenting concerns. He also works with people handling relationship and family conflict, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
He spent nine years working with active duty service members from all branches and with their families, focusing on family advocacy, substance abuse, and psychotherapy. That background informs his approach to occupational stress and complex trauma. He has worked with domestic violence and child welfare cases and with people who identify as LGBT.
His stated therapy methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Interpersonal Therapy, and Problem Solving Therapy. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on practical skills and processing experiences related to trauma and daily stress.
John aims to offer kind, honest treatment without judgment. He uses plain language in sessions and encourages direct discussion of problems. He helps people identify small steps they can take between meetings.
For new people, he asks a brief intake questions and then schedules a first session to set goals. Sessions are arranged through the platform's process, so confirm the current session options before booking.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and how online work is arranged
John uses several evidence-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people reframe beliefs that developed after traumatic events and can be useful for complex trauma and PTSD.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current difficulties and then recommend which techniques to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what feels manageable.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow the therapist and client to continue work when life events make in-person meetings difficult. Licensed professionals aim to match session length and structure to each person's needs rather than offering a fixed one-size-fits-all plan.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and parenting issues does he address?
He works with parenting stress, family conflict, divorce-related concerns, and intimacy-related issues. He also helps people coping with grief and the strain of caregiving.
How does he approach therapy sessions?
He uses straightforward, skills-focused methods and direct conversation. Techniques cited include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and problem solving to address daily stress and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, including nine years working with active duty service members and related areas such as family advocacy and substance abuse.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland. His practice is listed as operating from Maryland.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options through the platform before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the platform.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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