John Asuncion

John Asuncion, LCPC, LMHC, helps people manage strong emotions and life changes. He focuses on concerns such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. He brings a calm, collaborative presence so people can feel heard and start to make practical changes.

He works from a client-centered stance, meaning sessions begin with the person’s experience and priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Sessions are conversational and task-focused when needed, with room for reflection and skill practice.

John has 15 years of counseling experience in New York. That background includes work with people facing trauma, identity and self-esteem questions, substance use, and interpersonal conflict. His practice is informed by a multicultural and social justice perspective.

In sessions he aims to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space. He helps clients notice strengths, build coping strategies, and try small experiments to reduce anger or anxiety. He pays attention to practical steps that fit into daily life.

He guides clients toward greater awareness of thoughts and feelings and toward clearer plans for change. The work can include emotion regulation strategies, problem-solving, and building routines for better sleep, eating, and focus. People leave with tools to manage distress and move forward.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience. In practice that means conversations start with what matters most to the client, and the therapist follows their lead to build trust and clarity. This approach helps when someone needs to feel understood before trying new strategies.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify thought patterns that fuel anger, anxiety, or low mood and test different ways of thinking and acting. It often includes short exercises between sessions to practice new skills and notice what changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients and therapist work together to pick techniques that fit the person’s needs and daily life.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It also supports using real-life situations as material for skills practice and problem-solving without requiring major schedule changes.