John DeCarlis, LISW, LSCSW

How John blends attachment work and action-oriented therapy online

John uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings, trust, and patterns in close connections. This approach helps people understand why they respond a certain way and identify new ways to relate that feel safer and more satisfying.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on accepting thoughts and feelings that are hard to change while committing to behaviors that reflect personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and finding clearer direction during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common tool he uses to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits that drive symptoms like panic, phobias, or persistent worry.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, comfort level, and daily life demands. That conversation happens early and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people maintain eye contact and read nonverbal cues, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while staying connected to a licensed professional.