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John Asuncion

A collaborative therapist focused on practical growth

LCPC, LMHC New York

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About John

John Asuncion brings a collaborative, client-focused style to therapy and aims to work creatively with each person who seeks support.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience, he draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the client’s perspective and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help address thinking patterns that maintain stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and other life challenges. He practices from New York and holds LCPC and LMHC credentials (ME LCPC CC5471, NY LMHC 004840).

He has a background working across inpatient and outpatient settings and has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, substance-related concerns, grief, self-esteem and identity issues, relationship and intimacy matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career stresses, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other issues.

His approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and identifying strengths while developing practical strategies for coping and growth. Sessions are tailored to the individual’s needs, and he uses evidence-informed methods to help clients build insight, manage emotions, and move toward meaningful change.

Using Client-Centered and CBT Approaches Online

John integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their experiences and identify strengths; this approach is helpful for concerns like grief, identity, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, offering practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and address patterns that contribute to depression or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he treats selection of methods as a collaborative decision. He works with each client to determine which techniques and pacing fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adapting strategies over time as needs evolve.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions while accommodating work, family, and travel demands, and they support ongoing skill practice between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he frequently address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, addictions, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family matters, intimacy and eating or sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his general therapeutic style and approach?
He emphasizes a collaborative, creative, and empathic stance using Client-Centered Therapy as a foundation and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that affect mood and functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has supported children, adolescents, and adults through a variety of challenges across those environments.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCPC and LMHC credentials with licence details ME LCPC CC5471 and NY LMHC 004840, and he practices in New York.
In what languages is therapy offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He offers several remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York, Maine

Languages

English