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- Stress and anxiety
- First responder issues
- Career and coaching
About John
Dr. John DeGaglia is an LMHC and LPCC practicing in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, career concerns, coping with life changes, and coaching. He also has additional focus on first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are conducted in English.
DeGaglia emphasizes focused communication as the pathway to change. He describes therapy as a process of adjusting how people talk to themselves and others, which then alters thinking and behavior over time. He values practical steps that can be repeated until new patterns take hold. Progress is framed as ongoing and steady rather than instantaneous.
His early work included many years in correctional settings and over a dozen years serving a Native American community, often working across language differences with interpreters. That period exposed him to a wide range of needs across ages. He later moved into substance-abuse treatment and served as clinical director for several programs, viewing recovery as a day-to-day process.
DeGaglia is also a former first responder and has more than a decade of experience helping that community with critical incident stress. His doctoral work grew from collaborative research with first responders. He describes some therapeutic value in simply being present with someone during important moments, including times when words are few.
To begin, he asks people to take a practical first step: complete an intake pathway and schedule a session. He encourages persistence in finding the right clinician, noting that different therapists fit different people. He practices in Florida and works in English.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. DeGaglia describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that change thinking and behavior. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and shifting the language people use with themselves; this helps with anxiety, stress, and depression by changing how situations are interpreted. Another approach centers on repeated behavioral changes - setting small, manageable actions and practicing them until new habits form - which can be useful for coping with life changes, career transitions, and substance recovery.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That partnership means trying methods, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. It can also allow interactions that focus on conversation or on practical coaching exercises, depending on what the client needs and what formats are available.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, career concerns, coping with life changes, and coaching. He also focuses on first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes focused communication and practical behavior change. He favors repeated, small changes in thinking and action to build longer term patterns.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He brings 25 years of clinical experience, including time in corrections, community work, substance-abuse programs, and first responder support.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.