- Stress and panic
- Social anxiety help
- Communication focus
About John
Prof. John Perak, LCSW-R, has 25 years of clinical experience in New York. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia. He speaks English and conducts practice from his New York base.
Perak focuses on practical help. In sessions he talks through current problems and looks for small changes that make daily life easier. He addresses panic attacks, mood shifts, isolation, and communication breakdowns with step-by-step plans people can try between sessions.
He pays attention to how relationships affect emotional health. That includes communication problems, control issues, and the fallout from separation or divorce. He helps people sort through what they want from relationships and how to set clearer boundaries or express needs more directly.
Perak also supports work on life purpose and self-worth. He uses techniques meant to reduce avoidance and to build more tolerable ways of facing difficult social situations. That can include practice in speaking up, handling being watched, or easing the fear of meeting new people.
With long experience, he combines straightforward problem-solving with ongoing reflection. People see him for help with stress, panic, and the social fears that make everyday interactions hard. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic methods and how they work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for anxiety include cognitive-behavioral approaches and exposure-based methods. Cognitive-behavioral work helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different actions to change how they respond to stress or worries. Exposure-based work involves gradually facing feared situations in manageable steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence.Another common focus is skills training for emotion regulation and communication. These techniques teach practical ways to handle intense feelings and to state needs more clearly in relationships, which can reduce conflict and isolation. Perak will discuss these approaches and work with the client to choose what fits their goals and comfort level.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist and client review symptoms, day-to-day challenges, and personal preferences to shape session goals and methods. This collaborative planning helps match techniques to what the person wants to achieve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins or longer weekly meetings depending on what the client needs. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and exposure practice to remote sessions while focusing on realistic steps for daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify practical steps and skills. Sessions often include discussing examples and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, mood concerns, panic, and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.