About John
John Asuncion helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes. He greets each person with a practical, down-to-earth approach. John is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 15 years of experience.
He works from New York and offers straightforward support for common struggles like depression, low self-esteem, addictions, and relationship concerns. John uses Client-Centered Therapy as his main approach.
How John works
That means he starts by listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental space. He also brings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques when they fit the situation and can help change troubling thoughts and patterns. Sessions focus on what the person needs right now.
John helps people notice strengths, develop practical coping steps, and work through painful events such as trauma or grief. He also supports people facing parenting stress, career transitions, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD-related challenges. His style is collaborative and goal-oriented.
Together with the client he sets clear steps for change and checks what is helping along the way. The aim is to increase coping skills, reduce distress, and move toward clearer direction. John has worked in a range of clinical settings over his career.
That variety informs how he tailors sessions to fit different situations and goals. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
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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.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Registers | LCPC, LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
John primarily uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and helping people feel heard so they can decide their next steps. This approach helps with emotional struggles like grief, low self-esteem, and general stress by making the session a supportive place to talk. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and ADHD-related challenges.Finding the right approach is collaborative. John will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That can mean emphasizing listening and exploration at first, then adding CBT tools for skill-building as progress is made.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people keep face-to-face interaction without travel. Phone sessions can be a good option when a simpler connection is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins, notes between sessions, or ongoing support when schedules are tight. These formats give flexibility while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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