John Caruso, LCSW-C, LCSW

John Caruso is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience helping people through major life changes. He is based in Maryland and brings a straightforward, practical approach to difficult problems. He focuses on trauma, mood concerns, and stress that get in the way of daily life.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions goal-oriented and concrete. That means working on thoughts, daily routines, and small steps that add up to real change. Sessions often focus on coping skills, mood management, and ways to rebuild routine after loss or injury.

As a former firefighter in the Baltimore area, he has particular experience with first responder issues, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury. He uses that background to better understand the pressures and practical effects those experiences can bring.

John also helps people through divorce, grief, end-of-life concerns, and career or parenting strain. He aims to help clients find resilience, manage overwhelming emotions, and make choices that fit their values. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Pennsylvania, and conducts therapy in English. For those considering online or remote care, he accepts international clients, and potential clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.

Using CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of responding. CBT is practical and often includes small experiments or behavior changes between sessions to reduce anxiety and lift mood.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify clear goals and build on existing strengths. That method focuses on small, achievable steps and what is already working in a person’s life, which can be helpful for coping with change and rebuilding routine after loss or injury.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean emphasizing skills practice one week and shorter problem-solving check-ins the next.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make consistent care easier to maintain. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Sessions are structured to fit real life and make therapeutic work manageable alongside other responsibilities.