Licensed clinical social worker recordMaryland
John Caruso, LCSW-C, LCSW
Maryland
Licensed social worker - trauma and life change
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- Credentials
- LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 15571
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW019270
- NPI
- 1700115292
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
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
- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- First responder care
About John
John Caruso is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania (LCSW) with 20 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes such as divorce and end-of-life concerns. He also works with people dealing with first responder and veteran issues, addictions, and mood disorders.
He draws on practical, evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people manage symptoms and take concrete steps forward. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small behavioral changes, and setting short-term goals. The emphasis is on clear strategies people can use between meetings.
Caruso’s background as a former firefighter in the Baltimore area informs his approach to post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. He understands work-related stress and the pressures faced by first responders and veterans. That experience shapes how he talks about risks, safety, and recovery in straightforward terms.
He also addresses parenting and fatherhood issues, relationship strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. For people facing grief, hospice, or end-of-life questions he combines practical planning with emotional processing. Therapy aims to restore daily functioning and reduce the things that make life feel overwhelming.
Sessions are delivered in English and the therapist accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
John Caruso uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT typically involves identifying problem patterns, testing new behaviors, and tracking small wins over weeks. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and many forms of stress.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which focuses on immediate goals and practical steps. That approach looks for strengths and past successes and builds short-term plans to change specific problems. It can be useful when someone wants quick, goal-oriented work on one or two issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. Choices can shift over time as progress is made or new concerns emerge.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people do shorter calls or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and try concrete changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with people on trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions.
Which credentials and location apply?
He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Pennsylvania and practices from Maryland.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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