About John
John Abreu is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience in New York. He is a Queer Latinx clinician who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, identity questions, relationship strain, trauma, and low self-esteem. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space where clients feel heard.
John tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation. He listens without judgment and helps people name the problems that matter most.
How John works
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with room for emotion and reflection. He uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and mindfulness to help people make small, steady changes. That can mean testing a new coping skill, changing a pattern of thinking, or practicing calm breathing and present-moment awareness.
John also draws on narrative and motivational approaches when someone wants to rethink a life story or find reasons to change. He helps people unpack past hurts like abandonment, attachment wounds, or trauma so they can make different choices now. Common topics include body image, gender dysphoria, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation.
He also helps with practical pressures such as caregiver stress and money worries. John aims to help each person leave sessions with a clearer next step and a bit more confidence.
John lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What John works with
The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How John Brings Therapy Online and Into Your Life
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It starts with listening and reflecting so people can name what matters and set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and build steady awareness, which can help with anxiety and emotional overwhelm.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. John will work together with each person to try methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. He adapts techniques over time and checks in to see what is helping and what needs to change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when someone needs a shorter way to express thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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