John Abreu, LCSW

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Compassionate, narrative-informed social worker

Details

Name	John Abreu
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Spanish
Years in practice	7

About John

John Abreu is a New York licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience. He is a Queer Latinx clinician who speaks English and Spanish and focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationships, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. He takes a practical, down-to-earth approach in sessions.

John aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He listens first, then helps shape a plan that fits each person's situation.

Background and approach

In conversations he uses narrative ideas to help people reframe difficult stories from their past. He also draws on client-centered work to follow the pace a person prefers, and cognitive-behavioral tools when changing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors is useful. John supports people dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, body image, codependency, and common relationship struggles.

He also addresses issues such as control problems, forgiveness, and feelings of isolation or shame. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs, and John adapts language and techniques to make sense for the person in front of him. He encourages small, manageable steps that build toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

He welcomes conversations in either English or Spanish and assists people in finding a way forward when stress, identity questions, or past hurts get in the way of living well.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask John directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking John directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

John combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people tell different stories about their lives, follow their own pace, and try small changes that add up. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people carry and helps separate a person from a problem so new possibilities can emerge. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the person's own goals guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers specific steps to shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. John will work together with each person to decide which mix of narrative exploration, supportive listening, or skills-based practice fits best. Goals, preferences, and everyday demands shape that choice so therapy feels useful and realistic.

Online formats used include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is helpful for richer back-and-forth and visual cues, phone sessions can require less bandwidth, live chat can suit short check-ins, and messaging works for ongoing reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities while still getting steady support from a licensed professional.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

John helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, LGBT related concerns, and self-esteem problems. He also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, codependency, and isolation.

What is his therapy style like?

He works in a conversational, down-to-earth way and adapts to each person's pace. Expect listening first, then collaborative planning and practical steps you can try between sessions.

How much experience does he bring?

He has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to stress, identity, relationships, and trauma.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and practices from that location.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

John offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and starting therapy work?

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