- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
- Warm and direct
About Augustine
Dr. Augustine Bessong is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 22 years of experience. He earned a Ph.D. and has worked across mental health settings helping people with a wide range of concerns. He offers a calm, direct presence and focuses on practical steps that people can use day to day.
Dr. Bessong listens closely and aims to join clients where they are. Sessions tend to be interactive and respectful. He avoids stigmatizing labels and encourages people to lead their own change while he provides guidance and structure.
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, intimacy-related and relationship concerns, and issues around self-esteem and career. Additional areas he addresses include abandonment, attachment issues, domestic violence, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and eating and sleeping difficulties.
His work draws from attachment-based ideas, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotion-focused methods. That mix allows him to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
People who want a direct, compassionate counselor who values collaboration may find his style a good fit. He encourages clients to take the lead in therapy and offers practical tools and perspective to support lasting change.
Background and approach: Over two decades in the field have given him experience with developmental and forensic settings as well as community practice. He often blends insight-oriented talk with action steps such as thought reframing, emotion-focused exercises, and attention to attachment patterns. He works with LGBT clients and with people coping with trauma, addictions, parenting strain, and life transitions. His goal is to help clients make steady progress through clear, respectful conversation and a negotiated plan of work.
Dr. Bessong listens closely and aims to join clients where they are. Sessions tend to be interactive and respectful. He avoids stigmatizing labels and encourages people to lead their own change while he provides guidance and structure.
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, intimacy-related and relationship concerns, and issues around self-esteem and career. Additional areas he addresses include abandonment, attachment issues, domestic violence, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and eating and sleeping difficulties.
His work draws from attachment-based ideas, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotion-focused methods. That mix allows him to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
People who want a direct, compassionate counselor who values collaboration may find his style a good fit. He encourages clients to take the lead in therapy and offers practical tools and perspective to support lasting change.
Background and approach: Over two decades in the field have given him experience with developmental and forensic settings as well as community practice. He often blends insight-oriented talk with action steps such as thought reframing, emotion-focused exercises, and attention to attachment patterns. He works with LGBT clients and with people coping with trauma, addictions, parenting strain, and life transitions. His goal is to help clients make steady progress through clear, respectful conversation and a negotiated plan of work.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on patterns in close relationships and on how early and current connections shape emotions and reactions; this helps with trust, intimacy worries, and abandonment concerns. Client-centered work centers on respectful listening and helping the person set the pace; it supports self-esteem and personal growth by following the client’s lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills like thought reframing and activity planning to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, history, and preferences and suggest a blend of methods that fit. That collaborative process means plans can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Many people find remote work lets them keep momentum between sessions and practice skills in their everyday routines. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, client-centered, and CBT techniques to remote conversations so the focus stays on clear goals and usable tools.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm, interactive, and direct. He listens closely, avoids stigmatizing labels, and collaborates with clients to build practical plans.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Ph.D. and brings 22 years of experience working in various mental health settings, including work with developmental and forensic populations.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
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