- Thoughts and habits
- Stress and anxiety
- English and Spanish
About John
John Abreu is a licensed social worker practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience. He is a Queer Latinx clinician who focuses on common life pressures like stress and anxiety as well as concerns related to identity, relationships, and past trauma. He offers thoughtful, down-to-earth care and aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation.
He approaches sessions with respect and sensitivity. John uses straightforward language and listens for what matters most to the person in front of him. He works with people navigating LGBT issues, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
In practice he draws on approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. That mix helps him address everyday thoughts and habits, shifting small patterns that make life harder.
John pays attention to problems like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and communication difficulties. He also supports people dealing with body image, guilt and shame, isolation, money stress, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to therapist availability. John encourages people to take that step and provides steady support through the process.
He approaches sessions with respect and sensitivity. John uses straightforward language and listens for what matters most to the person in front of him. He works with people navigating LGBT issues, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
In practice he draws on approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. That mix helps him address everyday thoughts and habits, shifting small patterns that make life harder.
John pays attention to problems like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and communication difficulties. He also supports people dealing with body image, guilt and shame, isolation, money stress, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to therapist availability. John encourages people to take that step and provides steady support through the process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
John blends client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques to address everyday thoughts and habits. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities while building trust and a clear plan. Cognitive behavioral work looks at thought patterns and simple behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and stress.He also uses mindfulness methods to help people notice their thinking and calm their responses. Mindfulness practices can be useful for managing racing thoughts, reducing reactivity, and creating small routines that steady daily life. Together these approaches give a mix of talking, practical exercises, and attention to present-moment experience.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. John will work collaboratively to identify which approaches fit a person’s goals and comfort level, adjusting methods as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time to an appointment. Talk through practical scheduling preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions suit your day-to-day needs.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does John commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges.
What is John’s general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and person-centered, focusing on what the client wants to change and using practical strategies when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional work experience as a licensed social worker.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with John?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on his availability.