About John
Dr. John DeGaglia offers direct, down-to-earth care for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, career shifts, and depression. He writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients take practical steps that change how they think and act.
With 25 years in the field, he brings steady experience and a calm presence to each session. He spent years working in correctional settings and lived for a long period alongside a Native American community, gaining experience across many needs and ages.
Background and approach
Those roles taught him how to work with people from different backgrounds and to adapt language so therapy fits the person in front of him. Later he moved into substance abuse work and served as a clinical director at multiple programs. That period reinforced his belief that recovery and therapeutic change are ongoing, day-to-day processes rather than one-time fixes.
As a former first responder, he also supported colleagues through critical incident stress and studied that work as part of his doctoral research. That background informs his focus on post-traumatic stress, first responder issues, and veteran and armed forces concerns. He holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Florida.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Dr. DeGaglia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors. One approach emphasizes helping people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns so their behavior changes in daily life; this can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Another focuses on trauma-informed work that addresses post-traumatic stress and responses after critical incidents, offering strategies for managing symptoms and rebuilding routine functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on how the client responds so treatment stays practical and goal-focused.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coping skills between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options help people fit care into busy schedules and vary the format as needs change.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Florida, California
- Languages
- English