- Attachment work
- Cognitive methods
- Client-centered care
About Augustine
Dr. Augustine Bessong is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, grief, substance concerns, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.
Dr. Bessong frames sessions around straightforward conversation and practical strategies. He uses approaches like attachment-focused work, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, and emotionally-focused tools depending on what the person needs. He has experience supporting people from the LGBT community and those navigating loss, major life changes, and caregiving strain.
In sessions he listens closely, helps people name patterns that began in their family of origin, and looks at how those patterns affect current relationships and choices. He also addresses mood and anxiety symptoms, coping with trauma or difficult events, and challenges with focus, sleep, or substance use.
His background includes long-term clinical work across settings and with a wide range of concerns. That experience informs a flexible, pragmatic style that mixes different methods rather than following a single rigid model. The emphasis is on clarifying problems, trying small changes, and reviewing what helps.
People who contact him can expect an adult-focused approach that pays attention to how early family roles and attachment habits continue to show up now. Prospective clients are asked to select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Approach-driven work and online sessions
Dr. Bessong uses attachment-based work to look at how early family roles and patterns shape current relationships. That approach helps when people want to understand closeness, boundaries, or repeated conflict rooted in childhood experiences.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT can be practical for anxiety, sleep problems, concentration, and mood shifts. Client-centered techniques are used alongside these methods to keep the focus on the person's concerns and goals rather than on a single theory.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. That decision can change as progress is made and new issues come up.
If you plan to work online, confirm the available session formats before booking using the online therapy options button. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing format options during the matching questionnaire helps match practical needs with clinical style.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines attachment-informed, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches and adapts methods to the person's needs.
What is his clinical background?
He has 22 years of experience in clinical work across different settings and with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the online therapy options button and the matching questionnaire.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin or arrange a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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