About John
Dr. John DeGaglia helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, career pressures, or difficult life changes. He is a clinician with 25 years of experience who speaks plainly and focuses on clear communication.
He is based in Florida and holds LMHC and LPCC credentials. He believes therapy begins with talking and listening. That communication can lead to new ways of thinking and small changes in behavior.
Over time those changes can add up to lasting improvements in daily life.
Background and approach
His career started in graduate school and moved through work in correctional settings, where he served people who remained affected by incarceration even after release. He spent many years supporting a Native American community, working across ages and sometimes through an interpreter.
Later work included addiction treatment and leadership as a clinical director in substance abuse programs, where he learned to treat sobriety as a day-by-day process. He also served as a first responder and spent over a decade helping that community with critical incident stress. His doctorate grew from research in those settings.
In sessions he prefers being present with people, listening closely, and using straightforward language. He offers practical guidance, coaching, and support aimed at small, steady changes. If someone wants a clear, experienced clinician who values presence and conversation, he invites them to take the next step.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Two evidence-informed techniques he uses are practical cognitive strategies and exposure-based methods. Practical cognitive strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and improve problem solving. Exposure-based methods involve gradual, planned steps to face feared situations or memories so anxiety decreases over time and daily functioning improves.He treats finding the right approach as a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and comfort level. That choice is revisited as progress is made so care stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy is offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges when that format suits a particular need. These options make it easier to keep up with regular care and to use techniques in the moments they matter most.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Florida, California
- Languages
- English
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