- Mindfulness techniques
- CBT strategies
- Psychodynamic insight
About Jorge
Jorge Abreu is an LCSW with 32 years of clinical experience licensed in New York and New Jersey. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he accepts international clients.
He uses a humanistic base combined with practical cognitive-behavioral and insight-oriented techniques. That means conversations that focus on what matters to the person, and also steps to change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Jorge starts with a broad assessment that looks at biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors to understand current problems.
In the room he aims to build a working partnership. He and the client identify the obstacles that hold someone back - for example recurring anger, patterns in relationships, or struggles with addiction. Then they pick concrete strategies to address those targets and track progress over time.
Expect brief skill work alongside deeper reflection. That can include mindfulness practices, cognitive exercises to shift unhelpful thinking, and exploring past patterns that still influence behavior. The focus is on usable changes that reduce symptoms and improve everyday relationships.
He draws on psychodynamic ideas when useful to look at long-standing patterns. He also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s immediate concerns. His aim is practical improvement through clear steps and ongoing review.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client’s immediate concerns and priorities, keeping conversations grounded in the person’s experience.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is built around identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises. In online sessions this often looks like setting brief behavioral tasks, doing thought records between meetings, and reviewing results together to change patterns like anger or anxiety.
Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility. Online discussions using existential ideas can help people facing difficult life questions, loss, or the frustration of repeated relationship patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will adjust methods so sessions feel useful and relevant rather than sticking to a single prescribed model.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online meetings can make it easier to keep regular appointments, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work and family obligations.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem concerns, and related problems such as abandonment and communication issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses a humanistic foundation with cognitive-behavioral and insight-oriented techniques. Sessions combine practical skill work with exploration of patterns that sustain problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of experience working with adults across a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey and lists New Jersey as his location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with clients outside his country?
He accepts international clients; confirm session logistics and time zones before scheduling.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.