John Asuncion , LCPC, LMHC

John Asuncion approaches therapy with creativity and collaboration, believing strongly in the transformative potential of the therapeutic process. He draws primarily on Client-Centered Therapy, welcoming each person with empathy and respect while integrating evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful.

Grounded in a multicultural and social justice perspective, John has supported children, adolescents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings to address histories of trauma, depression, and anxiety, as well as concerns related to identity, self-esteem, substance use, crisis management, and interpersonal conflict. His work aims to identify clients' strengths and inner resources while clearly examining the problems that have brought them to therapy.

John maintains a genuine, empathic stance and offers a supportive, non-judgmental space intended to promote personal development and increased self-awareness. He helps clients develop practical strategies to manage difficult situations, cultivate insight into thoughts and feelings, and move toward healing and growth. John holds LCPC and LMHC credentials - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

John uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where the pace and goals of therapy are guided by the individual. This approach emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth, making it well suited for concerns about self-esteem, identity, relationship issues, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) complements that work by helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to difficulties like substance use or problematic coping strategies.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. John collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited access to in-person care. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between appointments, and maintain continuity of support with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor the work to each person’s life and circumstances.