John Asuncion, LCPC, LMHC

John Asuncion is a licensed counselor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship or identity concerns. He brings 15 years of clinical experience and uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients make changes. Sessions are focused on real problems and usable strategies rather than long theory talks.

He centers sessions on what the client needs and listens without judgment. John blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He works in a collaborative way so clients stay in charge of their goals.

Across his career he has worked in a variety of clinical settings and with people facing trauma, depression, substance use, and self-esteem issues. That background helps him adapt tools to each person’s situation. He aims to build on strengths while addressing immediate concerns like sleep, eating, or managing intense emotions.

In-session work often includes talking through recent problems, identifying patterns of thinking, and practicing new coping steps between meetings. He also helps people make plans for career changes, parenting stress, or navigating intimate challenges. The focus is on clear, doable steps rather than abstract concepts.

John describes his role as part guide and part ally. He helps clients reflect on their thoughts and feelings, develop practical strategies, and track small wins. The pace and emphasis are set by the client’s needs and preferences.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

John uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that work well online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client’s lead to help them feel heard and understood. CBT targets thoughts and behaviors by teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, or stress and by practicing new strategies between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. He will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as work progresses. That collaborative decision-making helps match tools to what a person needs and keeps treatment flexible over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls let clients work face-to-face from wherever they are, phone sessions can fit into a break or need less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can support short check-ins or ongoing coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy life.