John Dlugosz, LCSW, LISW

John Dlugosz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a blend of professional training, practical experience, and personal insight to his therapeutic work. He has worked with children, youth, couples, families, individuals, and veterans for many years, supporting people as they navigate mental health challenges and the stresses life presents. He identifies as a Christian, husband, father, and veteran, and his lived experience informs his compassionate, grounded approach.

He holds doctoral degrees in education, religious sciences, and counseling, a Master of Social Work, and a Bachelor in Psychology. John uses that academic background alongside real-world practice to offer clear, actionable guidance and tools that help people move forward. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), he emphasizes practical strategies and a collaborative relationship in therapy.

In initial sessions he focuses on building a strong therapeutic rapport by listening closely and learning each person’s story. He begins with open-ended questions and creates space for clients to ask their own questions, making room for mutual understanding and shared goals. His primary strength is helping people discover their own resources, identify underlying causes of struggle, and develop steps to overcome obstacles and grow into the person they want to be.

John welcomes people who are seeking change or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their direction. He commonly addresses stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and depression, and he also works with issues such as communication problems, control issues, addiction, grief around divorce and separation, guilt and shame, infidelity, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife transitions, veteran-related challenges, narcissistic dynamics, and process or sex-related addictions. He integrates evidence-based methods, a trauma-informed outlook, and strengths-based practices to help clients build healthier routines and sustainable growth.

Evidence-based methods for online therapeutic care

John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical in focus and is often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and phobias.

He also offers Christian counseling that integrates core Christian beliefs and scripture with proven therapeutic techniques. This approach can be helpful for clients who want their faith to be part of the healing process, combining spiritual resources with psychological tools and education.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. He tailors interventions and creates a plan together with the client to support sustainable change.

Online therapy with John is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and for fitting care into a busy life. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions and to access licensed professionals from different locations, including international clients.