- Warm and interactive
- Collaborative planning
- Focus on sleep and rest
About Augustine
Dr. Augustine Bessong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. He brings 22 years of clinical experience and a long history of work in mental health settings. He is known for a warm, interactive approach and aims to treat people with respect and compassion.
Dr. Bessong emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on whatever the person brings - stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, or struggles with addiction and attention. He uses practical conversation and gentle challenge rather than labels.
His work draws on several well-known approaches, including cognitive behavioral ideas and attachment-based thinking. He adapts methods to match the person in front of him and builds a plan around each person's goals. Expect talk that is straightforward, empathetic, and focused on small steps.
People often come for help making sense of trauma, coping with life changes, improving self-esteem, or managing mood and sleep. He also supports those facing career strain, caregiver stress, or issues tied to identity and relationships. The emphasis is on usable skills and better day-to-day functioning.
Dr. Bessong asks clients to take an active role in their care. He encourages realistic goals and honest conversation about what is and isn’t helping. If you want a therapist who listens, offers clear feedback, and works with you to shape treatment, he may be a good match.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Two of the approaches Dr. Bessong uses are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to improve mood and sleep. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and close relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure ways of relating.He also draws on client-centered ideas, which emphasize empathic listening and putting the person's goals at the center of care. Together these methods aim to create practical steps you can use between sessions, such as sleep routines, thought records, or communication experiments for relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and circumstances change.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If you need to work on sleep habits, mood tracking and brief between-session exercises can be a practical focus regardless of format. Licensed professionals tailor online plans to match daily routines and access to quiet time or technology.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Bessong address?
He helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career stress, and more.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm, interactive, and empathic. He listens closely, joins the conversation, and works collaboratively to set practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in mental health across different roles and settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and provides services from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.