Therapist profile
John Abreu, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 091736
- NPI
- 1063992212
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New York
About
- Codependency focus
- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Spanish
About John
John Abreu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with seven years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, and self-esteem struggles. John speaks English and Spanish and brings a straightforward, respectful style to sessions.
He frames therapy as practical conversation. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing and useful. He listens for patterns around abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication problems, and control issues, then helps people spot repeated behaviors and try different responses.
John uses clear, evidence-informed tools. He often draws on client-centered methods to follow a person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to name unhelpful thoughts and test new actions. Mindfulness techniques help with stress and grounding when emotions run high.
He also uses motivational interviewing and narrative approaches to clarify values and re-author stories people tell about themselves. This can help with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose. John aims for concrete steps people can take between sessions.
People who find themselves putting others first or feeling stuck by another person's moods often come to him to learn firmer boundaries. He talks plainly about small changes that can reduce overwhelm. To begin, he asks people about current struggles and what they want to try first.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
John often draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize what matters most to the person in the moment. That approach means the conversation is guided by the client's concerns and paced to their comfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice thought patterns and test new behaviors between sessions, which works well when people need concrete strategies for anxiety or relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. John will talk through goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. He checks in about how tools are working and adjusts the plan based on what the person reports.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice new ways of communicating in settings closer to everyday life, which many find helpful when addressing codependency, boundaries, or communication problems.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, and self-esteem. Additional areas include codependency, attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a straightforward, conversational style that focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician in social work settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for people located in New York.
How are payments and costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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