- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Augustine
Dr. Augustine Bessong is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in New Jersey with 22 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related struggles such as intimacy and parenting issues.
He takes a direct, conversational approach in sessions. He listens and talks through the problems people bring. Typical work includes identifying unhelpful thinking, improving emotional connection, and building practical strategies for day-to-day life. He also addresses problems like sleep and eating disruptions, anger, and career pressures.
Dr. Bessong draws on a mix of methods including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy. He combines ideas from these approaches to focus on what helps a person make changes now. Sessions aim to clarify goals and set small, manageable steps.
People who are navigating blended household challenges may find this practical focus useful for managing communication, loyalty conflicts, and new parenting roles. He also has experience supporting people from the LGBT community and those coping with trauma or addiction.
His practice involves straightforward conversation, skill-building exercises, and attention to relationships that matter in daily life. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the service's booking flow.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape emotions and behavior. In practice this means looking at patterns of closeness and distance and helping people try new ways of responding to partners or family members. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small, practical experiments. It suits problems like anxiety, depression, ADHD-related planning, and sleep difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong feelings to improve connection and reduce reactive fights; it is useful for relationship stress and intimacy concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss the options and help decide which methods match the client's goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make regular meetings easier to fit into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and enable therapy when travel would be difficult. Licensed professionals tailor exercises and homework to work over distance and focus on building practical skills that transfer to everyday routines.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like sleep, eating, anger, and career strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, client-centered style and mixes structured techniques from CBT with attachment and emotion-focused work to solve practical problems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience working in mental health settings with a range of concerns including trauma, ADHD, and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.