Jorge Abreu, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 32 years in practice
Jorge Abreu is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 071986 · expires March 2028
- LCSW, New Jersey
- 44SC05637700 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1609250307 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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About Jorge
Jorge Abreu is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience. He uses a human-centered approach that focuses on building a steady connection so people can talk through what matters most to them. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he works with clients online from New Jersey as well as international clients.
He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and psychodynamic listening. That means he pays attention to how past patterns shape current feelings while helping people test new ways of thinking and acting.
Background and approach
Jorge explains things plainly and helps set small, doable goals for change. Many people come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, intimacy concerns, and relationship struggles. He also supports people dealing with parenting stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, body image, and commitment or control issues.
Sessions aim to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning. Jorge’s assessments look at biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. He uses that broader picture to tailor interventions that fit each person’s situation.
Therapy can include short-term skill building or longer work focused on deeper patterns and meaning. Practical matters are discussed openly. He will work with what fits a person’s schedule and needs, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging.
The goal is to help people find manageable steps toward clearer choices and more satisfying relationships.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jorge lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jorge names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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Online support
How Jorge’s Methods Fit Online Therapy
Client-centered work focuses on building a trusting connection and listening closely to what matters to each person. This approach helps clarify goals and makes online sessions feel focused and collaborative. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Psychodynamic listening looks at patterns from the past that repeat now and helps people understand underlying feelings and motivations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, life situation, and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That process can shift over time as needs change, and decisions are made collaboratively rather than imposed.
Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or travel is limited. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to continue progress across different life circumstances.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Jorge address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver strain, anger, and self-esteem problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and supportive while using cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic techniques when helpful. He balances practical skill building with attention to deeper patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 32 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices from New Jersey and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW in NY and NJ.
Can I work with him in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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