John Asuncion, LCPC, LMHC

John Asuncion is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience based in New York. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

He prefers a collaborative, straightforward style in sessions. He centers conversations on what brings a person in and on practical steps to reduce distress. Sessions often involve looking at thought patterns, identifying strengths, and creating small behavior changes that feel manageable.

John uses Client-Centered Therapy as a primary framework and applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques when they fit the work. That means he listens to each person’s goals and then uses evidence-based exercises to test thoughts and try new behaviors. The emphasis is on clear tools people can use between sessions.

His background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings across a range of concerns. That practical experience informs how he approaches crisis moments, substance-related issues, and complex emotional responses like anger and grief. He helps people organize next steps and coping strategies.

Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building awareness, and practicing concrete skills. People who want direct, goal-oriented work to manage anger, mood, or stress may find this approach helpful. To start, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling the first session.

How his approaches translate to online sessions