I am licensed in New York with 7 years of professional work experience. I'm a gay Latino male, and have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process! I am professionally competent, empathic, and down to earth.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 091736
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John is wonderful, insightful and supportive. He provides me with the tools that I just need at the right moment for my personal growth and mental balance
Written on Dec 19, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
So far JC has been relatable, understanding and has given me tools, I look forward to continuing to work with them.
Written on Oct 10, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
John is amazing! When I speak to him I feel like I am speaking to an old friend. He is very insightful. :-)
Written on Oct 05, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
John always arrives with a bright smile and positive attitude. He is very supportive and well versed in breaking down terminology and explaining things. He doesn't just throw buzz words at you.
Written on Aug 09, 2025 after therapy with John for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
John is incredibly supportive, especially to those in the LGBTQ community.
Written on Aug 04, 2025 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
John is a great listener with a warm presence. He always goes above and beyond to help me find the resources I need for a given situation.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with John for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd