About John
John Abreu is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with seven years of experience. He is a queer Latinx professional who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and trauma. John aims to offer respectful and compassionate care tuned to each person's situation.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations are tailored to what the person brings in that day. John listens closely, helps identify patterns, and collaborates on steps people can try between sessions.
Background and approach
John uses a mix of approaches depending on the need. He draws on client-centered work to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors, while mindfulness practices support grounding and emotion regulation.
People often come for help with self-esteem, identity questions related to LGBT issues, or recurring relationship patterns. He also addresses concerns like attachment wounds, codependency, and feelings of isolation. John helps people sort through money and life-purpose stress when these become overwhelming.
Sessions are practical and down to earth. He works in English and Spanish and will shape the plan to fit personal goals. Taking the first step can feel hard, and John offers steady support while people try new ways of coping.
How online approaches and sessions can help
John blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to address anxiety and stress in online sessions. Client-centered methods focus on listening and understanding each person's story so they feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and helps people try different responses step by step. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity and improve calm in the moment.Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. John will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT strategies, mindfulness skills, or a client-centered pace that explores personal narratives and meaning.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone sessions can be quicker or easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, more frequent touchpoints. These options aim to increase flexibility so therapy can match real-world routines and needs.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- 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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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