- Guilt and shame
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered work
About John
John Abreu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practising in New York with seven years of professional experience. He works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports those facing LGBT-related issues and feelings of guilt and shame.
John identifies as a Queer Latinx clinician and brings that lived perspective into sessions. He uses clear, direct conversation rather than jargon. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest reflection rather than abstract theories.
He draws from client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of him. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Mindfulness techniques are added when slowing down and noticing the present moment will help reduce reactivity.
Narrative therapy is used to look at the stories someone tells about themselves and to find alternatives that feel truer. Motivational Interviewing helps when a person feels stuck or ambivalent about change and wants to find their own reasons to move forward. These approaches are mixed as needed in a straightforward way.
John aims for clear goals and regular check-ins so sessions stay relevant. He offers therapy in English and Spanish. People seeking services from outside the United States should confirm current options before starting the sign up process.
Approaches used and what online sessions look like
John uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters most to the person in the room. That approach centers the client's priorities and encourages open, nonjudgmental talk about guilt, relationships, and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thought patterns that sustain anxiety or shame and then tests small behavioral experiments to see if those thoughts hold up.Mindfulness Therapy is offered to help people notice moment-to-moment reactions and to practice different ways of responding. These methods tend to suit stress, anxiety, and emotion regulation challenges, while narrative work helps untangle the stories people tell about themselves. John will work collaboratively to decide which approaches to try based on the client's goals and preferences rather than prescribing a single method from the start.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into a workday, reducing travel time, or choosing shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss practical logistics and what will fit into the client's routine during the initial scheduling and intake.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and LGBT-related matters. The profile also lists related topics like abandonment, body image, codependency, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses straightforward conversation and narrative techniques to examine the stories that feed shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts that keep guilt active.
What is his clinical background?
He has seven years of professional experience working in mental health settings and community care. His perspective includes lived experience as a Queer Latinx person.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York. His practice location is listed as New York.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile. Confirm options before booking if you are outside the US.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on location and the subscription selected.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. That process connects you to the intake and scheduling flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.