- stress and anxiety
- anger management
- CPT and CBT
About John
John Doleski is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and anger. He also supports concerns around sleep, eating, intimacy, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career stress.
He spent much of his career working with active duty service members and their families, focusing on family advocacy, substance abuse, and psychotherapy. That background shapes how he approaches high-stress situations and relationship strain. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical, with a focus on what someone can do differently between meetings.
His work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Interpersonal Therapy, and Problem Solving Therapy. These methods are used to address intrusive memories, stuck thoughts, patterns in relationships, and practical problem solving. He explains tools in plain language and practices them together with clients.
In sessions he aims to be direct and respectful while avoiding judgment. He offers clear feedback, teaches specific skills, and checks in about what is or isn't working. The approach is task-oriented when needed and reflective when processing emotions.
People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Many of his techniques are standard, structured approaches that translate well to a virtual setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out different behaviors; it is useful for anger that comes from rigid thinking or repeated patterns. Cognitive Processing Therapy is aimed at changing stuck or distressing beliefs after trauma and can reduce intense emotional reactions tied to those memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing targets distressing memories and their emotional charge, working through those memories in a paced way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will review a person's concerns, goals, and preferences together and recommend methods that fit. That recommendation can change over time as different techniques are tried and evaluated collaboratively.
The practical benefits of receiving therapy remotely include fitting sessions into a workday, reducing travel time, and easier follow-up between meetings. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Therapists in this region commonly offer ways to schedule regular check-ins, teach skills that can be practiced between meetings, and adapt session length or focus to match a client's daily life and responsibilities.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does he help with?
He helps people who lose their temper with close others, have building resentment, frustration at work, or who live with someone else’s anger.
How does he approach therapy sessions?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and teaches skills to use between sessions. Sessions mix direct feedback with time to process feelings.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, including work with active duty service members and their families in areas like substance abuse and family advocacy.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW-C, which is a Licensed Certified Social Worker credential in Maryland, and he practices from Maryland.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking; the biography does not list specific formats, so verify how sessions are scheduled.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.