John Asuncion , LCPC, LMHC

John Asuncion brings a collaborative and creative spirit to his therapeutic work, approaching counseling with enthusiasm for the transformative potential of the therapeutic process. Over a 15-year career, he has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, identity and self-esteem concerns, substance use, crisis management, and interpersonal conflict among other challenges.

He works from a holistic and eclectic framework, primarily using Client-Centered Therapy while incorporating evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as needed. This mix allows him to tailor sessions to each person, blending empathic listening with practical strategies to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

John adopts a genuine and empathic stance, offering a supportive, non-judgmental space to identify strengths and internal resources while examining the problems that bring people to therapy. He focuses on increasing self-esteem, fostering personal development, and helping clients discover solutions that promote forward movement.

In sessions he helps clients build greater insight into their thoughts and feelings, develop effective coping strategies for current difficulties, and take steps toward healing and growth. He holds the credentials LCPC and LMHC, which are, respectively, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Client-centered and CBT support through online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a respectful, non-judgmental relationship in which the client is seen as the expert on their own experience. This approach helps people explore identity, self-esteem, relationship issues, and personal growth at a comfortable pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with difficult moods or behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He and the client will review options and adapt strategies over time to ensure the work feels helpful and aligned with the client’s objectives.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations. These options allow for consistent care, timely support, and the ability to use the format that feels most comfortable for each person.