- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Life purpose
About John
John Abreu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with seven years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
John draws on straightforward, practical conversation to help people named problems that feel overwhelming. He listens for what matters most to each person, then uses conversational techniques to surface patterns and options. People meet him to talk about self-esteem, communication problems, and struggles with isolation or feeling stuck after life changes.
His clinical work includes client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. That means sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing small behavior changes, and using present-moment attention to reduce reactivity. He also uses narrative and motivational approaches to clarify values and build small, achievable steps forward.
John has experience addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, body image, guilt and shame, and issues around money and caregiving stress. He helps people untangle control issues and impulsivity, and he supports exploration of life purpose and men’s issues when these come up.
People who reach out should expect a direct but approachable tone and practical conversations about next steps. To begin, follow the site's process to select online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
John commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in session. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can figure out what matters to them and where they want to head next. CBT targets specific thought patterns and behaviors, helping people test new ways of thinking and try small, concrete changes to see what helps.He also integrates mindfulness practices to help reduce reactivity and support clearer decision making. These approaches are practical and skills-focused, often useful when someone feels stuck after a life change or when anxiety and stress interfere with daily tasks. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to pick a direction together.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since those details are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or avoid needing to travel across the city. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and client-centered conversation to a virtual setting so the work remains practical and focused on everyday problems.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, and self-esteem concerns, plus related topics like abandonment, attachment, and body image.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
His style uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional work experience as an LCSW practicing in New York.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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