Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
John Behling, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 58.002257
- NPI
- 1508820713
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information John supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- Communication help
About John
John Behling is a licensed clinical social worker, Connecticut LCSW, with 35 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes.
He focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions attend to everyday pressures like work, family, and health. He helps people talk through feelings and make manageable changes. The tone is straightforward and down-to-earth rather than clinical.
In session he listens and asks clear questions to help map what matters most. Communication skills and small, doable steps are common topics. He pays attention to how symptoms affect daily routines and relationships. This keeps work focused on real problems and workable solutions.
Behling draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic attacks, social anxiety, and chronic worry. He uses strategies that aim to reduce immediate distress and build longer-term coping. He also addresses isolation and communication breakdowns that often make symptoms worse.
People considering therapy will find a clinician who emphasizes practical plans and steady follow-through. He encourages clients to set realistic goals and track progress between sessions. The overall approach is consistent and pragmatic, oriented toward improving daily functioning and relationships.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems people bring to therapy. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. Behavioral techniques target specific actions and routines, such as graded exposure for panic or social anxiety and activity scheduling for depression.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to decide which methods feel most useful based on their goals, daily life, and comfort level. Adjustments are made over time so work stays relevant and doable.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during lunch breaks or between other commitments. Some formats also let people choose a shorter check-in or an audio-only meeting when that better suits the moment. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like behavioral experiments and thought record work to remote sessions so practical homework fits into everyday routines.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, isolation, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and clear conversation to address current problems. Sessions emphasize understandable strategies and manageable steps people can use between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 35 years of professional experience working in clinical social work. That length of practice informs his straightforward, practice-oriented approach.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Connecticut LCSW and practices in Connecticut. That is the credential and state of licensure he holds.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the local fee schedule.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers