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John Doleski, LCSW-C

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

John is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with John. View 25 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Maryland

Recent reviews

John has helped me find comfort and strength to cope with many tumultuous situations in my work and personal life. His expertise and advice is so meaningful. He has helped me realize it’s okay to take it easy through my trials. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed January 2024

John is patient, caring, and kind and he is a great listener. I truly am grateful to GOD for him. BEST THERAPIST EVER!

Reviewed May 2023

More about John

  • 11 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW-C

I am a clinical social worker licensed in Maryland. For the last 9 years I've been working with active duty members of all branches and their families in the areas of family advocacy, substance abuse, and psychotherapy. I have worked with individuals on issues related occupational stress, parenting, divorce, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ, family conflict, domestic violence, and child welfare. My treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Interpersonal Therapy, and Problem Solving Therapy.

I believe in providing a safe, friendly space for my clients by offering kind and honest treatment without judgment.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD

Licenses

John Doleski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316276280.

  • LCSW-C · Maryland · 15697 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for John Doleski

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

25 reviews

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John has helped me find comfort and strength to cope with many tumultuous situations in my work and personal life. His expertise and advice is so meaningful. He has helped me realize it’s okay to take it easy through my trials. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed January 2024

John is patient, caring, and kind and he is a great listener. I truly am grateful to GOD for him. BEST THERAPIST EVER!

Reviewed May 2023

John is terrific. He listens. He offers feedback. He doesn't always agree with me. He tries to find new ways to relate to my situation.

Reviewed July 2022

John really helped me through a difficult time in a toxic work environment that almost sent me over the edge. With John’s expertise I was able to develop tools to help me cope with the difficult situation until I was able to get into a better place. He has helped me see relationships in a new light and helped me develop goals and set boundaries in my personal relationships. I recommend John as a great therapist.

Reviewed June 2022

John is a great listener and has been a huge help these last few months in one of the darkest times of my life. Can’t thank him enough.

Reviewed April 2022

John is great at listening, understanding, and gives great feedback. The goals he helps me set help me look forward to the future instead of dreading the uncontrollable. He helps me work through my past trauma and ongoing events with a lens of optimism that I really need. Highly recommend.

Reviewed March 2022

John is a wonderful person to talk to. He listens to what I have to say, and follows the ideas I have to help me see them through all the way. He helps me see the value in myself, by giving me a path to find that value on my own two feet, so to speak.

Reviewed March 2022

John is great and I am appreciate to have him to talk to. I felt like I was making progress after the first session.

Reviewed December 2021

John has been so supportive over the last months we've worked together. There's never a time I question his expertise or advice, and I feel comfortable confiding my thoughts and insecurities with him. He's been very helpful with my mental health and wellbeing.

Reviewed December 2021

Really enjoyed and benefited my therapy sessions with John I hope to continue staying with him as my therapist

Reviewed November 2021

John is a very kind and understanding therapist. When life threw unexpected trials my way he helped me see them clearly and gave me ways to approach them rationally.

Reviewed September 2021

I trust john Doleski with my llfe. When I speak , he doesn't just listen, he gives feedback that goes straight to my soul. When I speak with him, I know he has my best interests at heart, and wants to see me living my best life to the max. I feel safe with him, seen, and heard. I thank DADDY JESUS for blessing me to meet John and make him my therapist. I am truly grateful for him.

Reviewed July 2021

John provided prompt and helpful outreach!

Reviewed June 2021

I have tried betterhelp in the past, but never really connected with anyone or felt like I was making progress — until I matched with John. Over the last 6 months, John has helped identify areas of growth that I couldn’t even recognize, and has given me simple yet effective solutions for improving my mental health. I’m incredibly grateful to have gotten to know John, and for his help in growing into a better version of myself.

Reviewed June 2021

John has been and is an outstanding counselor thus far and I look forward to continuing to work with him. I had to reschedule my appt. from today to his next available due to a work conflict on my end. Thank you.

Reviewed April 2021

Good listener. Doesn’t impose. Easy to talk to.

Reviewed April 2021

John has been fantastic and I am enjoying my sessions with him

Reviewed January 2021

I’ve been seeing John for a few months now and he has been incredibly helpful and insightful. He is supportive and non-judgemental. He has provided me numerous worksheets to work on in between sessions that have been very helpful to work on towards my goals. I’ve already recommended this app to numerous friends and family members and would absolutely recommend for anyone who is considering counseling. I think EVERYONE can benefit from professional help regardless of what life things they are going thru and dealing with. John was the second counselor I was matched with after my first had not been very responsive and I am extremely grateful for him and how he has helped me thus far!

Reviewed December 2020

John is friendly, compassionate and respectful. He is very professional, yet relatable and treats clients like unique individuals.

Reviewed September 2020

He seems to care about the issues that I am experiencing. That makes me feel more comfortable in sharing with him.

Reviewed September 2020

Absolutely wonderful. John helped me in a crucial time of need. Every session of treatment was like a breath of fresh air for me with him. Thank you

Reviewed September 2020

I cannot day enough great things about John. I’ve had 4 sessions with him, and just being able to talk to him about things lowers my stress and anxiety so much. John has given so many wonderful suggestions on how I can improve my own image of myself, move on from a tough breakup during these COVID times, and really asking helping me work towards becoming even a better version of me. Highly recommend him as a therapist. Been a life changing, incredible experience so far and I don’t know where I’d be without his help, other than likely still worse off.

Reviewed September 2020

John is very patient and loving and caring and supportive. Gives great techniques and advise.

Reviewed August 2020

John is great.makes me feel I can successfully attain my goals.

Reviewed August 2020

John is kind. He is a good listener. He's very understanding and offers an empathetic ear.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does John Doleski offer telehealth visits?

Yes. John Doleski works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does John Doleski speak?

John Doleski speaks English.

How many years of experience does John Doleski have?

John Doleski has 11 years of experience.

Where is John Doleski licensed to practice?

John Doleski is licensed to practice in Maryland.

Does John Doleski accept clients outside of the United States?

No, John Doleski does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with John Doleski?

John Doleski can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with John Doleski?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.