Works with
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York, Maine
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Asuncion, LCPC, LMHC, focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and day-to-day stress. He works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, and anger. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk things through and try practical steps to feel better.
He brings 15 years of clinical experience gained in New York settings. That time includes both inpatient and outpatient work, and a background shaped by multicultural and social justice perspectives.
Background and approach
He has helped people cope with depression, identity questions, substance use, crisis moments, and relationship strain. In sessions he centers the person’s experience and listens first. From there he helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes to reduce distress.
The work blends a client-centered stance with goal-focused tools so conversations lead to clear next steps. Expect straightforward techniques to manage strong feelings, paced exploration of life events that matter, and practical strategies for sleep, eating, or parenting concerns when those come up. John encourages clients to build on strengths they already have while learning new coping methods.
People who prefer a collaborative, down-to-earth approach often find this style useful. The focus is on what a client wants to change and on workable steps to get there.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- 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.
How his approaches work online
John uses client-centered therapy to begin. That means sessions start with listening and understanding your experience. The focus is on validating where you are and shaping goals that matter to you.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT provides concrete exercises for dealing with anxiety, anger, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns so clients can try small changes between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. He works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or text work well for short check-ins or tracking progress between meetings. These options make it easier to fit sessions into workdays, handle quick check-ins, or keep a consistent routine from different locations.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, self-esteem issues, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and sleep or eating difficulties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that puts the person’s experience first and also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to teach practical skills for thinking and behavior changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of clinical counseling experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a multicultural and social justice perspective.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds ME LCPC and NY LMHC credentials and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.