John Doleski
Calm, practical help for family and parenting
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About John
John Doleski is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, addiction, and mood concerns. He uses clear, practical steps to address day-to-day problems like sleep trouble, anger, and low self-esteem. John is identified by his credentials MD and LCSW-C, and he practices in Maryland.
Sessions focus on straightforward communication and realistic goals for family and parenting concerns as well as individual struggles. John keeps sessions warm and direct.
Background and approach
He offers honest feedback and listens carefully to what matters most to each person. Discussions move from understanding symptoms to trying specific, manageable strategies that can change daily life. His work draws on several evidence-based techniques.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma-related reactions. He also applies Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing when appropriate for processing distressing memories. John brings 11 years of clinical experience to his practice.
He frames treatment as a collaboration, tailoring approaches to each person’s goals. Parents will find a practical focus on behaviors, routines, and communication that can help family life feel steadier. People choose him for clear guidance on coping with grief, relationship strain, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and major life changes.
He aims to build skills that translate outside sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a method that helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. He also uses Cognitive Processing Therapy to address trauma-related beliefs and reactions, helping people reframe painful memories in a less distressing way. When trauma memories are especially vivid, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing may be used to help lessen their emotional intensity.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaboration helps make sure therapy feels useful and realistic for daily life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and parents. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home. Phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide shorter, more frequent check-ins and practical support between longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a routine and to keep working on skills even when schedules are tight.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does John address?
How would you describe his therapy style?
What is his clinical background?
Which credentials and location are listed?
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
What session formats are available?
How are fees and payment handled?
How do I begin working with him?
Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
Next step
Talk to John
- Takes a few minutes
- Nothing to set up just to look
- Stop at any point