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Jorge Abreu

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Jorge Abreu, LCSW

New Jersey

LCSW focused on anger and relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, New York / 071986; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC05637700
  • NPI1609250307
  • Experience32 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • LocationNew Jersey

About

  • Client-centered therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Mindfulness practice

About Jorge

Jorge Abreu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 32 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he accepts international clients.

He draws on a humanistic client-centered stance alongside cognitive behavioral and insight-oriented approaches. That means he listens for each person's priorities, then uses practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also explores underlying patterns that keep problems repeating.

In sessions he begins with a broad assessment that considers psychological, social, medical, and spiritual factors. This helps him understand what keeps a problem alive and what supports a person's strengths. He focuses on concrete steps clients can take between sessions.

When someone brings anger or relationship strain, he looks at triggers, communication patterns, and coping habits. He aims to reduce reactive responses and restore clearer thinking under stress. He also addresses related issues like codependency, control concerns, and attachment difficulties.

Clients can expect a collaborative tone where goals are set together. Interventions may include thought‑behavior work, mindfulness practices, and deeper exploration of life meaning or past patterns. He emphasizes applying what is learned to real life situations.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centered therapy means the therapist prioritizes the person's concerns and uses listening to guide what comes next. This approach is useful when someone needs to be heard and to set clear goals for managing anger or relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. In practice this looks like learning specific skills to interrupt reactive patterns, practicing new responses, and tracking progress between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and calmness skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation during stressful moments.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's preferences, and adjust based on what works. Clients and the therapist work together to find the best mix of strategies for anger, stress, or relationship concerns.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins around a work break, sessions without travel time, or using audio only when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the realities of everyday schedules.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Listed in

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English, Spanish

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and related challenges like attachment or control problems.

How would he approach anger or temper issues?

He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to identify triggers, change reactive habits, and build clearer responses under stress.

How much experience does he have?

He has 32 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in New York and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.

Can I work with him if I speak Spanish or live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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