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John Asuncion, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

John is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with John. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York, Maine, and 1 more

Recent reviews

I began seeing John as I was entering a particularly distressing period of my life, and through that he has been one of the most helpful therapists I have had throughout my several years of therapy. Our sessions were accompanied by compassion, understanding, and honesty. He has helped me to allow myself to grow and be kinder to myself.

Reviewed August 2020

John help has been illuminating the issues on my path for self improvement.

Reviewed May 2020

More about John

  • 15 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMHC, LCPC

I enjoy working collaboratively and creatively with my clients. I am enthusiastic about the power of the therapeutic process and its ability to transform the human condition. Utilizing a holistic and eclectic approach, I primarily employ Client-Centered Therapy in counseling sessions and incorporate evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along the way.

My 11 years of experience in clinical counseling has been influenced by a multicultural and social justice perspective and has involved helping children, adolescents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings to successfully address histories of trauma, depression and anxiety, concerns centered on identity and self-esteem, substance use and chemical dependence, crisis management, and interpersonal conflict among others.

The genuine and empathic posture I take in our work, along with the supportive, non-judgmental, and safer space I aim to offer you, will assist us in identifying your strengths and inner resources while examining the problems and distress you are experiencing. I endeavor to help you increase self-esteem, facilitate personal development, and evoke the discovery of answers and solutions necessary for your progress.

Additionally, I will aid you in cultivating greater insight and awareness through the exploration of your thoughts and feelings, guide you in creating effective strategies to manage the situations that have brought you to counseling, and promote movement toward healing and growth.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

John Asuncion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669603791.

  • LMHC · New York · 004840 · Expires May 2026
  • LCPC · Maine · CC5471 · Expires October 2026
  • LMHC · Massachusetts · LMHC10000758 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for John Asuncion

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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I began seeing John as I was entering a particularly distressing period of my life, and through that he has been one of the most helpful therapists I have had throughout my several years of therapy. Our sessions were accompanied by compassion, understanding, and honesty. He has helped me to allow myself to grow and be kinder to myself.

Reviewed August 2020

John help has been illuminating the issues on my path for self improvement.

Reviewed May 2020

John is everything you could want in a therapist and I am extremely grateful to be able to speak to him weekly!

Reviewed April 2023

Great service

Reviewed April 2022

John is wonderful! I started seeing John during a time of distress and he gave me some fantastic tools to get through it. I've continued working with him because I can see the benefits in my relationships with myself and others. Whether I've had a good week or a challenging one, our sessions always leave me feeling more positive about my mental health journey and life in general.

Reviewed September 2021

John has been incredibly helpful in supporting me and creating a space for me to process. I look forward to our continued work together!

Reviewed July 2021

John is incredible!!

Reviewed April 2021

I have only just begun my counseling experience with John and I can't stress enough how engaged and compassionate he is! I feel as though Better Help's ability to match me with someone who will be a great tool in my healing journey was spot on! Can't recommend him enough!

Reviewed February 2021

John is incredibly professional, caring, and helpful. He is so patient. Most notably, he is willing to make subtle changes when a particular technique or communication style isn’t as effective for me. I’m so glad to be working with him.

Reviewed September 2020

I look forward to every session I have with John. His main focus for our sessions long term and short term is to learn how I can live a richer and more fulfilling life. I appreciate that it’s not necessarily about finding the immediate answers, but rather looking at life and our journeys holistically. What I find the most helpful is his empathy and understanding of the layers and complexities that make up me, my upbringing, my issues and my desires in life. He understands racial and identity issues, which saves me a lot of time and energy to not have to exhaustingly explain. If you’re struggling today, I’m sure John can help you out!

Reviewed September 2020

Great

Reviewed July 2020

John is fantastic! He is able to hold a mirror up so you can look at yourself and examine parts of you that you may not have seen. He is extremely supportive in your self-discovery journey and helps with your growth every step of the way.

Reviewed July 2020

I came to John after a truck plowed into our stationary SUV killing my husband and leaving me with broken bones and a brain injury. It was hard for me to think, speak, sleep, eat, and I felt stuck in a repeating loop in which I viewed the accident over and over. John helped me stop that fairly quickly, and we have worked for not quite a year on how to live with loss and injury, and he has been essential to my recovery.

Reviewed June 2020

Over the past several months, John has helped me work on my struggles with anxiety as well as helped me focus on building my confidence—finding better ways to speak to myself and understand my strengths rather than focusing on my weaknesses. After a few years of setbacks, it's great to have someone in your corner that approaches me with compassion while also speaking from experience. I've recommended him to friends of mine and look forward to continuing to work with him to establish better boundaries and expectations for myself as well as navigate future trials and triumphs with the tools he's given me.

Reviewed May 2020

John is very understanding and helps give me clarity and support during these troubling times.

Reviewed April 2020

I’ve only had two sessions but already so glad I have John as a counselor! I’ve seen progress in my mood already!

Reviewed April 2020

John is a great listener and knows exactly what to point out to provoke thoughts about what it is the conversation is about. He is wonderful in creating a comfortable space in which to discuss matters in your personal life or things you would normally not talk about. I am very happy when my appointment time comes because I enjoy my conversations with him.

Reviewed April 2020

John has totally changed my perspective on therapy. In only a few sessions, he has brought patience, compassion, and a sense of peace that has been transposed onto my traditional judgment of myself. He is excellent.

Reviewed March 2020

John's diligence in learning about his clients really shines as he simultaneously gives advice while also console. Anyone would be lucky to have John as their BetterHelp counselor.

Reviewed March 2020

John has helped me see things from a different perspective. He really listens and responds with helpful questions and insights. I look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed February 2020

John provided me with some very helpful feedback on my anxiety issues. He's patient and attentive to what I say. This was my first experience with counseling, and I was surprised by how comfortable I was sharing my thoughts and worries with John.

Reviewed December 2019

I leave every conversation with John feeling absolutely refreshed, confident, and ready to continue thriving. He is very calm, very patient, and a very careful listener. He will really do a great job of finding the important pieces in why you say, and expand on them in a meaningful way. Things that will sort of slip out without thinking much of them, but when we explore them together a bit further, we come to revelations that help a ton.

Reviewed November 2019

John is compassionate. He knows when to talk and want to listen. He makes working on the phone very easy. He helped me recover from some serious PTSD. I am continuing to work with him and recommend him highly.

Reviewed September 2019

John is exactly what I was looking for without knowing what I was looking for. I'm grateful for him every day. He really thinks about what I say and devises specific-to-me plans for working through things. I really feel supported. His warm, soothing praise and encouragement feels totally genuine and really helps me open up in a way I haven't with other counselors. He inspires me to do more to help myself. I believe in him.

Reviewed August 2019

John is great!

Reviewed August 2019

John is a great listener and knows what to talk about to help you through your issues. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone who, at the very least, needs a sympathetic ear.

Reviewed July 2019

John has been very helpful in the short time I've been working with him. His questions help me think about things in a different way and he probes with respect, allowing me to answer or not answer depending on where I am. I've already noticed an improvement in my life as I think about our discussions and how I respond to things in my primary relationship and with my family.

Reviewed July 2019

He has been extremely professional and has been there to help me begin to overcome my anxiety and self-esteem issues. He is very good at listening and really understanding your concerns.

Reviewed July 2019

John always responds with timely sensitive, and positive feedback.

Reviewed July 2019

John is a great person to talk to. He listens intently, he’s supportive and encouraging, he moves at a pace you’re comfortable with. And just overall an outstanding counselor! I really enjoy my time talking with him and I feel as if he really helps to put things into a healthier perspective!

Reviewed July 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does John Asuncion offer telehealth visits?

Yes. John Asuncion works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does John Asuncion speak?

John Asuncion speaks English.

How many years of experience does John Asuncion have?

John Asuncion has 15 years of experience.

Where is John Asuncion licensed to practice?

John Asuncion is licensed to practice in New York, Maine, and Massachusetts.

Does John Asuncion accept clients outside of the United States?

No, John Asuncion does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does John Asuncion offer?

John Asuncion offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with John Asuncion?

John Asuncion can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with John Asuncion?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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