John Caruso
Practical, experience-based care for complex life challenges
MD, LCSW-C, LCSW Maryland
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- Languages
- English
About John
John Caruso brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to his clinical work, pairing practical skills with an emphasis on realistic problem solving to help clients manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions.
Background and approach
He is identified by his dual social work credentials and medical background, and he draws on two decades of experience to guide people through trauma recovery, addiction concerns, grief, and career or parenting challenges.
Caruso's background includes work with first responders and veterans, and he applies that lived experience to address post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and issues common to those who have experienced intense or prolonged stress.
He helps clients facing divorce, hospice and end-of-life decisions, and other major life changes by focusing on concrete coping strategies, rebuilding resilience, and restoring a sense of purpose. He is licensed in Maryland and uses structured, goal-oriented methods such as solution-focused techniques alongside cognitive behavioral strategies to promote measurable progress.
English-language services are available and he accepts international clients, offering flexible formats to fit varied schedules.
Applying CBT and Solution-Focused Methods Online
John Caruso uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy complements that work by concentrating on concrete goals and building on existing strengths to create measurable short-term progress.Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the work unfolds so clients feel involved in shaping their care.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and easier access for people with busy or unpredictable lives. These formats allow continuation of work during relocations, travel, or when in-person meetings are impractical, and they support regular, consistent practice of CBT skills and solution-focused exercises between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Maryland, Pennsylvania
Languages
English