About John
John Asuncion is a licensed counselor who helps people manage anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes. He draws on 15 years of clinical experience and focuses on practical steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Parents reading this on a phone will find short, straightforward language and a calm approach to getting started.
He uses Client-Centered Therapy as a foundation, which means he listens closely and follows each person's goals.
Background and approach
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include concrete strategies for sleeping, coping with worry, and handling strong emotions. John has worked in a range of settings across New York, including inpatient and outpatient care.
That background gave him experience with trauma, depression, substance use, and identity concerns. He brings a multicultural and social justice perspective to his clinical work. In sessions he aims to be empathic and non-judgmental while helping people find their strengths.
He will work with clients to name problems, try evidence-based techniques, and practice skills between meetings. The focus is on useful tools that fit daily life and realistic goals. People can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes insight, skills, and steady progress.
John supports clients as they build coping strategies, increase self-esteem, and move toward clearer decision making.
Approaches for online care and practical skill building
John blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a strong working relationship so clients can set their own goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific exercises to reduce worry, improve sleep, and change unhelpful patterns.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend strategies to try. Sessions may mix gentle reflection with hands-on skill practice so clients can see what fits them best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face work and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief sessions into a busy day and to keep momentum between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
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What this therapist works with
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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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- New York, Maine
- Languages
- English
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