- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LCPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York, Maine
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About John
John Asuncion is a licensed clinical professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York. He focuses on practical help for parents and individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep and eating problems, addiction, ADHD, and related concerns. He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for people juggling busy family lives and parenting responsibilities.
John favors a warm, collaborative approach in sessions. He listens first, then helps people identify strengths and realistic steps forward.
Background and approach
He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and develop better habits. With 15 years of experience, John has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That time has included helping people cope with trauma, depression, substance use, identity and self-esteem struggles, and crises that arise during life transitions.
He draws on that background to tailor support to each person's situation. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding and build practical skills. John guides clients in noticing thought and behavior patterns, then testing new ways of responding.
The focus is on tools that can be used between meetings to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage parenting stress. People can expect a respectful, non-judgmental space where they set the goals. John helps people find clearer thinking, steadier moods, and action plans that fit everyday life.
He works in English and practices as a ME LCPC and NY LMHC based in New York.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches John lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using client-centered care and CBT online
John works from a client-centered stance that starts with the person's goals and experiences. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people name their strengths so they can decide what to work on and when.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people test unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and build routines that ease anxiety, improve sleep, and reduce mood swings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. John will discuss options and tailor methods to match goals, preferences, and daily demands. Together, clients and John check what works and adjust plans as needed.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text messaging let people fit brief check-ins into a workday or parenting schedule. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling family and other commitments.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, sleep and eating problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and related challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
John uses a collaborative, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and respect. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 15 years of clinical experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with people facing trauma, depression, substance concerns, and identity or self-esteem issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds ME LCPC and NY LMHC credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
John offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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